How severe is CVE-2023-22576?

CVE-2023-22576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22576?

CVE-2023-22576 affects Dell Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22576?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-22576 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-22576 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26716.

When was CVE-2023-22576 published?

CVE-2023-22576 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22576

CVE-2023-22576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-26716
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Dell Repository Manager
Published: 2024-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Repository Manager version 3.4.2 and earlier, contain a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Installation module. A local low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with high privileges using the existing vulnerability in operating system. Exploitation may lead to unavailability of the service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22576?: Dell Repository Manager version 3.4.2 and earlier, contain a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Installation module. A local low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with high privileges using the existing vulnerability in operating system. Exploitation may lead to unavailability of the service.
How severe is CVE-2023-22576?: CVE-2023-22576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22576?: CVE-2023-22576 affects Dell Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22576?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-22576 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-22576 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26716.
When was CVE-2023-22576 published?: CVE-2023-22576 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000207513/dsa-2023-017-dell-emc-repository-manager-drm-security-update-for-an-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

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