How severe is CVE-2023-25543?

CVE-2023-25543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25543?

CVE-2023-25543 affects Dell Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25543?

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-2023-25543 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25543 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29495.

When was CVE-2023-25543 published?

CVE-2023-25543 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25543

CVE-2023-25543 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Power Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-29495
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Dell Power Manager
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25543?: Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-25543?: CVE-2023-25543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25543?: CVE-2023-25543 affects Dell Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25543?: 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-2023-25543 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25543 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29495.
When was CVE-2023-25543 published?: CVE-2023-25543 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209464/dsa-2023-075

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:power_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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