How severe is CVE-2023-23698?

CVE-2023-23698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23698?

CVE-2023-23698 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23698 published?

CVE-2023-23698 was published on 2023-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23698

CVE-2023-23698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-1386.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1386
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2023-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23698?: Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.
How severe is CVE-2023-23698?: CVE-2023-23698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23698?: CVE-2023-23698 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23698 published?: CVE-2023-23698 was published on 2023-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208038/dsa-2023-031

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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