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%.

Which versions of Dell are affected by CVE-2026-24502?

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…

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

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

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:05 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 03, 2026 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

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.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

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.