Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dell Peripheral Manager versions 1.5.1 through 1.7.2 can be tricked into loading a malicious executable from an unsafe search path. Successful exploitation could let a local attacker run code on the affected workstation, but the CVSS vector indicates local access, high complexity, low privileges, and user interaction are required.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation in the normal endpoint patch cycle, with faster action for shared or high-value workstations. The business risk is arbitrary code execution on affected endpoints, but the provided evidence does not support emergency treatment or active exploitation claims.
Technical view
This is a CWE-427 uncontrolled search path element issue in Dell Peripheral Manager. The CVE states exploitation may occur through preloading a malicious executable, resulting in arbitrary code execution. The score is CVSS 3.1 6.7 with local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges, user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Dell Peripheral Manager versions 1.5.1 through 1.7.2. The source bundle does not identify server products, cloud services, or network-exposed attack surface. Asset inventory should focus on managed workstations and Dell peripheral management deployments.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation is described as local and requiring user interaction, with high attack complexity. Treat this as endpoint hardening and patch management priority, not an internet-facing emergency based on the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The provided record lacks fixed-version details and deeper exploitation prerequisites beyond malicious executable preloading. Validation should avoid exploit reproduction and focus on version identification, vendor advisory comparison, and endpoint telemetry. Confidence is limited by sparse advisory detail in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Review Dell advisory DSA-2024-055 for the vendor-approved update path.
- Update affected Dell Peripheral Manager installations according to Dell guidance.
- Remove Dell Peripheral Manager from endpoints where it is not required.
- Limit standard users' ability to place or execute untrusted files.
- Monitor endpoint controls for suspicious executable loading around this application.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Dell Peripheral Manager versions 1.5.1 through 1.7.2.
- Confirm installed versions against Dell advisory DSA-2024-055.
- Check whether affected endpoints have received the vendor security update.
- Review endpoint telemetry for unexpected executable launches tied to this application.
- Validate that normal users cannot modify sensitive application search locations.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.85.9dellVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221413/dsa-2024-055-security-update-for-dell-peripheral-manager-uncontrolled-search-path-element-vulnerabilities?lang=enCVE reference, dell · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Uncontrolled Search Path Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.