How severe is CVE-2023-28062?

CVE-2023-28062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28062?

CVE-2023-28062 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28062?

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-2023-28062 published?

CVE-2023-28062 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28062

CVE-2023-28062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-648
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PPDM versions 19.12, 19.11 and 19.10, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28062?: Dell PPDM versions 19.12, 19.11 and 19.10, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2023-28062?: CVE-2023-28062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28062?: CVE-2023-28062 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28062?: 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-2023-28062 published?: CVE-2023-28062 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212242/dsa-2023-137-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-security-update-for-proprietary-code-vulnerability

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_manager:19.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_manager:19.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_manager:19.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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