CVE-2024-22451: Dell Peripheral Manager, versions from 1.5.1 to 1.7.2, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerabili

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-22451 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting peripheral manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Peripheral Manager, versions from 1.5.1 to 1.7.2, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious executable, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-16 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell peripheral manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.5.1 and < 1.7.3

Fixed in: 1.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy peripheral-manager || rpm -q peripheral-manager || peripheral-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade peripheral-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade peripheral-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison peripheral-manager sudo apt install peripheral-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold peripheral-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list peripheral-manager sudo dnf downgrade peripheral-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add peripheral-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-22451?

peripheral manager: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22451 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-22451 affect?

CVE-2024-22451 affects peripheral manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell Peripheral Manager, versions from 1.5.1 to 1.7.2, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability through preloading malicious executable, leading to arbitrary code ex

How urgent is CVE-2024-22451?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-22447 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE Dell Peripheral Manager, versions prior to 1.7.3, contain an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

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