CVE-2023-28046
CVE-2023-28046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Display Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-272.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-272
- Affected product: Dell Display Manager
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- Last modified:
Description
Dell Display Manager, versions 2.1.0 and prior, contains an arbitrary file or folder deletion vulnerability during uninstallation A local low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the deletion of arbitrary files on the operating system with high privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28046?
- Dell Display Manager, versions 2.1.0 and prior, contains an arbitrary file or folder deletion vulnerability during uninstallation A local low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the deletion of arbitrary files on the operating system with high privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28046?
- CVE-2023-28046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28046 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-2023-28046?
- CVE-2023-28046 affects Dell Display Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28046?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28046 published?
- CVE-2023-28046 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:display_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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