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Nativeedge OrchestratorWeb browser · Dell

CVE-2024-53291

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-12-25
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2.2.0.0 or later.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Dell NativeEdge, version(s) 2.1.0.0, contain(s) an Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Metadata vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Dell NativeEdge version 2.1.0.0 exposes sensitive information through metadata that can be accessed by unauthenticated remote attackers. This metadata likely contains system configuration details, version information, or other internal data that should not be accessible without authentication, potentially aiding further attacks.

MitigationRestrict access to metadata endpoints/sources and ensure sensitive information is not exposed in metadata responses. Implement proper authentication and authorization controls for all data access points.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Nativeedge OrchestratorWeb browser
Affected:< 2.2.0.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify Dell NativeEdge Orchestrator version
    Locate the installed version of Dell NativeEdge Orchestrator in the system administration console, configuration files, or by querying the orchestrator service. Common locations include the web UI version display, install logs, or version command output.
    Affected if Installed version is less than 2.2.0.0 (e.g., 2.1.0.0 or earlier)
  2. Locate metadata endpoints or data sources
    Review the Dell NativeEdge Orchestrator configuration and API documentation to identify all metadata-related endpoints, services, or data sources. Look for endpoints that expose system configuration, version information, or internal data.
    Affected if Metadata endpoints exist and are reachable within the orchestrator environment
  3. Test unauthenticated access to metadata
    Attempt to access the identified metadata endpoints without providing any authentication credentials (e.g., using curl, wget, or a browser without login). Check if HTTP requests to these endpoints return data without requiring authentication tokens or session cookies.
    Affected if Metadata endpoints return data or system details without authentication
  4. Inspect metadata content for sensitive information
    Analyze the response content from metadata endpoints to identify if it contains system configuration details, version information, internal IP addresses, credentials, or other data that should require authentication to access.
    Affected if Metadata response contains sensitive system configuration, credentials, or internal details not meant for public exposure

A user is affected if Dell NativeEdge Orchestrator version is below 2.2.0.0 AND metadata endpoints are accessible without authentication and expose sensitive information.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2.2.0.0 or later
Fixed in 2.2.0.0
Interim mitigation

Restrict access to metadata endpoints/sources and ensure sensitive information is not exposed in metadata responses. Implement proper authentication and authorization controls for all data access points.

Recommended fix High confidence

2.2.0.0

  1. 1. Back up the current NativeEdge Orchestrator configuration and data.
  2. 2. Review the Dell NativeEdge 2.2.0.0 release notes for any pre-upgrade requirements or migration considerations.
  3. 3. Download the NativeEdge Orchestrator version 2.2.0.0 or later from the Dell support portal (support.dell.com).
  4. 4. Follow the documented upgrade procedure in the Dell NativeEdge Administrator Guide to install version 2.2.0.0.
  5. 5. After upgrade, verify the Orchestrator is functioning correctly and confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Caveat Review release notes for any configuration or compatibility changes between 2.1.0.0 and 2.2.0.0

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Nativeedge Orchestrator Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
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