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.

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.

EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Dell Powerpath — versions 7.0, 7.1, 7.2
Dell Powerpath Windows — versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security_alert@emc.com (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.