CVE-2024-28979 in OpenManage Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE • 05/01/2024
Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.1.0, contains an XSS injection vulnerability in UI. A high privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to JavaScript injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2025
Dell OpenManage Enterprise represents a comprehensive systems management platform designed to monitor and manage Dell servers and infrastructure components. The vulnerability CVE-2024-28979 specifically affects versions prior to 4.1.0, indicating a security flaw that has been addressed in subsequent releases. This issue manifests as a cross-site scripting vulnerability within the user interface components of the platform, creating a potential attack vector that could be exploited by malicious actors with elevated privileges.
The technical flaw resides in the insufficient sanitization of user input within the web interface of Dell OpenManage Enterprise. When processing data from administrative users, the system fails to properly validate or escape special characters that could be interpreted as JavaScript code by web browsers. This weakness allows an attacker who has already gained high privileged local access to inject malicious scripts that execute within the context of other users' browser sessions. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as a critical concern for web application security.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations relying on Dell OpenManage Enterprise for their infrastructure management. A successful exploitation could enable an attacker to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users, or redirect victims to malicious websites. Given that the vulnerability requires a high privileged local attacker, it suggests that the attack surface is limited to individuals who already possess administrative access to the system, but this still represents a critical escalation path. The attack could potentially lead to full system compromise if the attacker can leverage the injected JavaScript to access other system components or escalate privileges further.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation by upgrading to Dell OpenManage Enterprise version 4.1.0 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Additional mitigations include implementing strict access controls and monitoring for suspicious administrative activities. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers scripting languages and T1566.002 which addresses spearphishing with a link, as the XSS attack could be delivered through maliciously crafted administrative interfaces or manipulated management sessions. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to detect similar vulnerabilities in other management interfaces.