CVE-2024-28964: Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CA

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-28964?

common event enabler: upgrade to newer than 8.9.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-28964 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28964 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-28964 affect?

CVE-2024-28964 affects common event enabler. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CAVATools. A local unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution in the

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-28964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting common event enabler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CAVATools. A local unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged in user. Exploitation of this issue requires a victim to open a malicious file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell common event enabler UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.9.10.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.9.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy common-event-enabler || rpm -q common-event-enabler || common-event-enabler --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.9.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade common-event-enabler

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade common-event-enabler

Note

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

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-2024-28964?

common event enabler: upgrade to newer than 8.9.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-28964 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28964 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-2024-28964 affect?

CVE-2024-28964 affects common event enabler. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Common Event Enabler, version 8.9.10.0 and prior, contain an insecure deserialization vulnerability in CAVATools. A local unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution in the

How urgent is CVE-2024-28964?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-29986 HIGH 8.3 DOWNGRADE Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Communication Channel
CVE-2025-29985 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure

References

← Back to latest CVEs