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CVE-2024-28971

3.5 · LOW

Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file.

Published May 8, 2024CWE-256EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2024-28971 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell Update Manager Plugin, versions 1.4.0 through 1.5.0, contains a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in Log file. A remote high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224849/dsa-2024-209-security-update-for-dell-update-manager-plugin-vulnerabilityRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000224849/dsa-2024-209-security-update-for-dell-update-manager-plugin-vulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28971?

CVE-2024-28971 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-28971?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-28971?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-28971?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-28971 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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