CVE-2024-47480: Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Ac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47480?

inventory collector: upgrade to 12.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47480 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47480 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-2024-47480 affect?

CVE-2024-47480 affects inventory collector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47480 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting inventory collector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation of Privileges and unauthorized file system access.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-61, CWE-59
Published	2024-12-18
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

2024-12-18 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell inventory collector UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.7.0

Fixed in: 12.7.0

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 12.7.0 (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-2024-47480?

inventory collector: upgrade to 12.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47480 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47480 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-2024-47480 affect?

CVE-2024-47480 affects inventory collector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Inventory Collector Client, versions prior to 12.7.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. A low-privilege attacker with local access may exploit this vulnerability, potentially resulting in Elevation

How urgent is CVE-2024-47480?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-37129 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE Dell Inventory Collector, versions prior to 12.3.0.6 contains a Path Traversal vulnerability

References

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