CVE-2024-37129: Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37129?

inventory collector: upgrade to 12.3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37129 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37129 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-2024-37129 affect?

CVE-2024-37129 affects inventory collector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37129?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37129 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting inventory collector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system.

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	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 13:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell inventory collector UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.3.0.6

Fixed in: 12.3.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy inventory-collector || rpm -q inventory-collector || inventory-collector --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.3.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade inventory-collector

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade inventory-collector

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37129?

inventory collector: upgrade to 12.3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37129 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37129 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-2024-37129 affect?

CVE-2024-37129 affects inventory collector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37129?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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