CVE-2024-24909: Dell OpenManage Integration Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVSS 8.8)

Technical summary

CVE-2024-24909 is a remote code execution vulnerability (CVSS 3.1 score: 8.8, HIGH severity) in the gateway plugin of Dell OpenManage Integration for Microsoft Windows Admin Center. The vulnerability is rooted in improper input validation or command injection patterns (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command) that permits authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary system commands. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity; no user interaction is required once authentication is obtained. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Business impact

Compromise of Dell OpenManage Integration could allow attackers with valid administrative credentials to gain complete control over integrated systems. This threatens the integrity of infrastructure management, enables lateral movement within the environment, and exposes sensitive administrative and system data. Organizations relying on this integration for centralized Windows infrastructure management face elevated risk of data exfiltration, service disruption, and compliance violations if affected systems are compromised.

Affected systems

Dell OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center is the affected component. The vulnerability impacts the gateway plugin specifically. Verify the exact product versions affected by consulting Dell's security advisory, as the provided data does not enumerate specific version ranges; organizations should check their deployed OpenManage Integration versions against vendor guidance.

Exploitability

Exploitation requires valid authentication credentials to the affected Dell OpenManage Integration system—the vulnerability cannot be exploited by anonymous attackers. However, once an attacker obtains or possesses legitimate credentials (through compromise, insider access, or social engineering), the network-accessible nature and low attack complexity mean the vulnerability can be reliably exploited to gain code execution and privilege escalation. The barrier to exploitation is authentication, not technical complexity.

Remediation

Dell recommends customers upgrade to patched versions at the earliest opportunity. Organizations should prioritize applying available security updates from Dell for OpenManage Integration. Verify the specific patch version and upgrade path in Dell's official security advisory. Until patches are deployed, implement network segmentation to restrict access to OpenManage Integration components and audit administrative credentials for unauthorized use or compromise.

Patch guidance

Contact Dell or review their security advisory to identify the patched version of OpenManage Integration that resolves CVE-2024-24909. Apply updates during a maintenance window to avoid disruption to infrastructure management operations. Test patches in a non-production environment first to ensure compatibility with your Windows Admin Center deployment and any dependent management workflows. Verify patch application by confirming the updated component version post-deployment.

Detection guidance

Monitor authentication logs for OpenManage Integration to identify suspicious or unusual administrative account activity. Look for unexpected command execution, privilege escalation events, or unusual outbound connections from systems running the gateway plugin. Implement network-based intrusion detection signatures targeting the injection patterns associated with CWE-77 command injection attacks. Review OpenManage Integration audit logs for signs of parameter manipulation or malformed requests to the gateway plugin endpoints.

Why prioritize this

This vulnerability scores 8.8 (HIGH) with a CVSS vector indicating high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While it requires authentication, the administrative context of OpenManage Integration means compromised credentials yield significant blast radius. The network-accessible attack vector and low complexity make it attractive to threat actors who obtain valid credentials. Dell's recommendation to upgrade urgently signals industry concern. Organizations managing critical Windows infrastructure through this integration should treat patching as high priority.

Risk score, explained

The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects the combination of network accessibility (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requirement for valid authentication (PR:L), and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). The score reflects a dangerous privilege-escalation pathway once authenticated access is obtained. The lack of user interaction (UI:N) further elevates the risk, as exploitation is deterministic once an attacker has credentials.

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