CVE-2024-48838 Path traversal in SmartFabric OS10 Software
A low-privileged local attacker can access restricted files on Dell SmartFabric OS10 network switches due to improper access controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-48838?
CVE-2024-48838 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, published on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x, 10.5.3.x, contain(s) a Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
Weakness: CWE-552
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48838?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Smartfabric Os10.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-48838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48838 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software
- CVE-2023-32462 Command injection in Dell SmartFabric OS10
- CVE-2023-28078 Information disclosure in Dell SmartFabric OS10
- CVE-2025-46427 Command injection in SmartFabric OS10 Software
- CVE-2025-46428 Command injection in SmartFabric OS10 Software
- CVE-2024-48013 Privilege escalation in SmartFabric OS10 Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx9x-77vg-hm99.