How severe is CVE-2023-28053?

CVE-2023-28053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28053?

CVE-2023-28053 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28053?

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

When was CVE-2023-28053 published?

CVE-2023-28053 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28053

CVE-2023-28053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Dell Emc Networker
Published: 2023-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell NetWorker Virtual Edition versions 19.8 and below contain the use of deprecated cryptographic algorithms in the SSH component. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to some information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28053?: Dell NetWorker Virtual Edition versions 19.8 and below contain the use of deprecated cryptographic algorithms in the SSH component. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to some information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-28053?: CVE-2023-28053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28053?: CVE-2023-28053 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28053 published?: CVE-2023-28053 was published on 2023-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220547/dsa-2023-358-security-update-for-dell-networker-virtual-edition-ssh-cryptographic-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*

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