How severe is CVE-2023-25542?

CVE-2023-25542 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-2023-25542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25542?

CVE-2023-25542 affects Dell Trusted Device Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25542?

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.

When was CVE-2023-25542 published?

CVE-2023-25542 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25542

CVE-2023-25542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Trusted Device Agent 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Trusted Device Agent
Published: 2023-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Trusted Device Agent, versions prior to 5.3.0, contain(s) an improper installation permissions vulnerability. An unauthenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25542?: Dell Trusted Device Agent, versions prior to 5.3.0, contain(s) an improper installation permissions vulnerability. An unauthenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-25542?: CVE-2023-25542 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-2023-25542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25542?: CVE-2023-25542 affects Dell Trusted Device Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25542?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-25542 published?: CVE-2023-25542 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209461/dsa-2023-074

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:trusted_device_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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