CVE-2024-49563
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 execution of arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges and elevation of privileges.
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A low-privileged local attacker can exploit an OS command injection in Dell Unity 5.4 and prior to gain root privileges.
Vulnerability
Dell Unity, version 5.4 and prior, contains an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. The vulnerability exists in a component accessible to local users, allowing injection of arbitrary commands.
Exploitation
A low-privileged attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted input that is improperly neutralized, leading to execution of arbitrary OS commands. No user interaction is required beyond local access.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Dell has addressed this vulnerability in a security update referenced in DSA-2025-116 [1]. Affected users should apply the latest patch from Dell. No workarounds are currently available.
AI Insight generated on May 24, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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