How severe is CVE-2023-28072?

CVE-2023-28072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28072?

CVE-2023-28072 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28072?

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-2023-28072 published?

CVE-2023-28072 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28072

CVE-2023-28072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Command Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Dell Alienware Command Center
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Alienware Command Center, versions prior to 5.5.51.0, contain a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially send specially crafted requests to the .NET Remoting server to run arbitrary code on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28072?: Dell Alienware Command Center, versions prior to 5.5.51.0, contain a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially send specially crafted requests to the .NET Remoting server to run arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-28072?: CVE-2023-28072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28072?: CVE-2023-28072 affects Dell Alienware Command Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28072?: 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-2023-28072 published?: CVE-2023-28072 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000212982/dsa-2023-158

Affected products (1)

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

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