CVE-2023-28080
CVE-2023-28080 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerpath 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Dell Powerpath
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- Last modified:
Description
PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit these issues to potentially escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28080?
- PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains DLL Hijacking Vulnerabilities. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit these issues to potentially escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28080?
- CVE-2023-28080 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-2023-28080 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28080?
- CVE-2023-28080 primarily affects Dell Powerpath. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28080?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28080 published?
- CVE-2023-28080 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath:7.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath:7.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath:7.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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