CVE-2024-38292: In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38292?

xiq-se: upgrade to 24.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38292 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-2024-38292 affect?

CVE-2024-38292 affects xiq-se. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible, which may lead to privilege escalation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38292?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-38292 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xiq-se. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible, which may lead to privilege escalation.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: extremenetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-27 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

extremenetworks xiq-se UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.2.11

Fixed in: 24.2.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2024-38292?

xiq-se: upgrade to 24.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38292 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-2024-38292 affect?

CVE-2024-38292 affects xiq-se. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible, which may lead to privilege escalation.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38292?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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