How severe is CVE-2023-28070?

CVE-2023-28070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28070 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-2023-28070?

CVE-2023-28070 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28070?

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

When was CVE-2023-28070 published?

CVE-2023-28070 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28070

CVE-2023-28070 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Command Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Alienware Command Center
Published: 2023-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Alienware Command Center Application, versions 5.5.43.0 and prior, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation or update process leading to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28070?: Alienware Command Center Application, versions 5.5.43.0 and prior, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation or update process leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-28070?: CVE-2023-28070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28070 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-2023-28070?: CVE-2023-28070 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28070?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28070 published?: CVE-2023-28070 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000212277/dsa-2023-135

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_command_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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