How severe is CVE-2023-28071?

CVE-2023-28071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28071?

CVE-2023-28071 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28071?

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

When was CVE-2023-28071 published?

CVE-2023-28071 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28071

CVE-2023-28071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary folder leading to permanent Denial of Service (DOS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28071?: Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions 4.9.0, A01 and prior contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary folder leading to permanent Denial of Service (DOS).
How severe is CVE-2023-28071?: CVE-2023-28071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28071?: CVE-2023-28071 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28071 published?: CVE-2023-28071 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213546/dsa-2023-170-dell-command-update

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:4.9.0:a01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:4.9.0:a01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:4.9.0:a01:*:*:*:*:*:*

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