CVE-2024-47477: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation in Dell PowerFlex Manager
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 4.5.1.1 have an improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295). This flaw could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack when combined with DNS cache poisoning. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-47477 describes an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager before version 4.5.1.1. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks if DNS cache poisoning is also successful. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to intercept and manipulate communications between clients and the PowerFlex Manager by exploiting improper certificate validation combined with DNS cache poisoning. This could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity compromise of data transmitted to or from the affected system. Availability is not impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider mitigating DNS cache poisoning risks and monitor for any updates from Dell regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-47477: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation in Dell PowerFlex Manager
Description
Dell PowerFlex Manager versions prior to 4.5.1.1 have an improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295). This flaw could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack when combined with DNS cache poisoning. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-47477 describes an improper certificate validation vulnerability in Dell PowerFlex Manager before version 4.5.1.1. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks if DNS cache poisoning is also successful. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to intercept and manipulate communications between clients and the PowerFlex Manager by exploiting improper certificate validation combined with DNS cache poisoning. This could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity compromise of data transmitted to or from the affected system. Availability is not impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider mitigating DNS cache poisoning risks and monitor for any updates from Dell regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-25T05:22:37.837Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a32b81b9f87a2db090fc47a
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 15:07:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:14:46 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 19:17:52 UTC
Views: 71
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