CVE-2024-52542

Name: CVE-2024-52542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-17T12:15:20.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell AppSync, version 4.6.0.x, contain a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell AppSync, version 4.6.0.x, contain a Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information tampering.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Appsync	>= 4.6.0.0, < 4.6.0.3

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000261039/dsa-2024-496-security-update-for-dell-appsync-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52542?

How severe is CVE-2024-52542?

CVE-2024-52542 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-52542?

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Source: NVD / NIST