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7.6

Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405: Unauthenticated Physical Access Elevation of Privileges

CVE-2024-42427 · published 2 years ago
Summary

Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405 have a security weakness that allows an unauthorized person with direct access to the device to gain higher-level access. This could potentially let someone take control of the device or access sensitive information. Businesses should update to a newer version of Dell ThinOS to prevent exploitation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
dell wyse_thinos 9.5.1079
9.5.2109
cpe:2.3:o:dell:wyse_thinos:9.5.1079:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access c...
Dell ThinOS versions 2402 and 2405, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.6 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-77Command Injection
Timeline
Published10 Sep 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-42427 · NVD
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