CVE-2024-53292: Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53292?

vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure: upgrade to x.40.405. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53292 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-2024-53292 affect?

CVE-2024-53292 affects vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user cr

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-53292 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable component with privileges of the compromised account.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256, CWE-522
Published	2024-12-11
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

2024-12-11 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure UPGRADE

Affected: < x.40.405

Fixed in: x.40.405

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vxrail-hyperconverged-infrastructure || rpm -q vxrail-hyperconverged-infrastructure || vxrail-hyperconverged-infrastructure --version

2. UPGRADE to x.40.405 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vxrail-hyperconverged-infrastructure

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vxrail-hyperconverged-infrastructure

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-2024-53292?

vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure: upgrade to x.40.405. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53292 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-2024-53292 affect?

CVE-2024-53292 affects vxrail hyperconverged infrastructure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Dell VxVerify, versions prior to x.40.405, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the shell wrapper. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user cr

How urgent is CVE-2024-53292?

Priority 26/100. High severity

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