Vulnerability in Dell Powerpath
CVE-2023-28079
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit the weak folder and file permissions to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (3.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 3.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Dell Powerpath — versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.2
- Dell Powerpath Windows — versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000214248/dsa-2023-154-powerpath-windows-secur… (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28079?
- CVE-2023-28079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerpath, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-05-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28079?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.