What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24502?

CVE-2026-24502 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24502?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all systems running Intel vPro Out Of Band up to version 4.7.0 and isolate affected devices from production networks where possible. Within 7 days: Implement application whitelisting and restrict executable paths on affected systems; disable vPro Out Of Band functionality if not business-critical. Within 30 days: Monitor Intel security advisories for patch availability and establish a deployment plan; conduct vulnerability reassessment post-patching.

Dell CVE-2026-24502

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2026-03-03 security_alert@emc.com

Privilege Escalation Dell

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Local login with low-privilege account
Delivery

Locate vulnerable search path element
Exploit

Inject malicious library into search path
Execution

Trigger Dell Command vPro process
Impact

Execute code with elevated privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-427 OWASP Top 10:2025 A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures ASVS 5.0 V13 - Configuration Search path element control
Exploitation Conditions	Local system access with low-privilege user account on Dell Command \| Intel vPro versions prior to 4.7.0. Requires ability to write to directories in the application's library search path before legitimate libraries are loaded.
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this flaw, Elevation of privileges.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Command \| Intel Vpro Out Of Band versions up to 4.7.0 is affected by uncontrolled search path element (CVSS 8.8).

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This vulnerability (CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element) affects Command \| Intel Vpro Out Of Band. Dell Command | Intel vPro Out of Band, versions prior to 4.7.0, contain an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell Command | Intel vPro Out of Band, versions prior to 4.7.0, contain an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

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Why It Matters

Intel vPro Out Of Band versions up to 4.7.0 contain a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-24502) that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through uncontrolled search path manipulation. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of system compromise and unauthorized remote access, potentially impacting secure device management and business continuity.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement strict application whitelisting to prevent arbitrary command execution; enforce network segmentation to limit vPro Out Of Band communication; disable vPro Out Of Band features if not required for operations; deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions with behavioral monitoring for privilege escalation attempts; restrict local administrative access; apply principle of least privilege for service accounts; monitor process execution logs for suspicious path activities.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 100% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.