How severe is CVE-2023-28043?

CVE-2023-28043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28043?

CVE-2023-28043 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28043?

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

When was CVE-2023-28043 published?

CVE-2023-28043 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28043

CVE-2023-28043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2023-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SCG 5.14 contains an information disclosure vulnerability during the SRS to SCG upgrade path. A remote low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to retrieve the plain text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28043?: Dell SCG 5.14 contains an information disclosure vulnerability during the SRS to SCG upgrade path. A remote low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to retrieve the plain text.
How severe is CVE-2023-28043?: CVE-2023-28043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28043?: CVE-2023-28043 affects Dell Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28043 published?: CVE-2023-28043 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000214205/dsa-2023-164-dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:secure_connect_gateway:5.14.00.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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