CVE-2024-52538
Dell Avamar SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description
Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2024, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 4, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to EMC Avamar ADS / AVE version 7.3.1 Hotfix 290316 (7.3.1.125) / 7.4.1 Hotfix 291882 (7.4.1.58) / 7.5.0 Hotfix 291881 (7.5.0.183) or later.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Dell Avamar, version(s) 19.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection. Dell Avamar, versions prior to 19.12 with patch 338905, excluding 19.10 and 19.10SP1 with patch 338869, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:dell:avamar_server:19.10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:dell:avamar_data_store:gen4t:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:dell:avamar_data_store:gen5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Changed Reference Type https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258636/dsa-2024-489-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities No Types Assigned https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258636/dsa-2024-489-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Dell Avamar, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection. Dell Avamar, version(s) 19.x, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dell Avamar, version(s) 19.9, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Script injection. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000258636/dsa-2024-489-security-update-for-dell-avamar-and-dell-avamar-virtual-edition-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities