CVE-2024-49561 Privilege escalation in SmartFabric OS10 Software

High 7.8 Published 17 Mar 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

A low-privileged local attacker can exploit incorrect privilege assignment in Dell SmartFabric OS10 to elevate privileges.

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-2024-49561?

CVE-2024-49561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, published on 17 Mar 2025. 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) 10.5.4.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.6.x, 10.6.0.x, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Smartfabric Os10.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49561 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-49561 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49561 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c5h-34ff-q9qh.