CVE-2024-49565: Dell Unity · OS Command Injection
Affects Dell UnitySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Unity | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately restrict local access to Dell Unity systems to trusted personnel only, employing strict access controls and monitoring. Implement network segmentation to isolate storage systems from general user networks and reduce the attack surface. Employ robust logging and alerting mechanisms to detect unusual command execution or privilege escalation attempts. Until official patches are released by Dell, consider deploying host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) or endpoint protection solutions that can identify suspicious command injection patterns. Regularly audit user accounts and permissions to minimize the number of users with local access. Educate administrators and users about the risks of local exploitation and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication, for accessing storage management interfaces. Once Dell releases patches, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. Additionally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on command injection vectors to identify and remediate potential exploitation paths.
Description
Dell Unity, version(s) 5.4 and prior, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution and Elevation of privileges.