How severe is CVE-2023-32449?

CVE-2023-32449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32449?

CVE-2023-32449 affects Dell Powerstoret Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32449?

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-2023-32449 published?

CVE-2023-32449 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32449

CVE-2023-32449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoret Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Dell Powerstoret Os
Published: 2023-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5 contain an improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability. An attacker can trick a high privileged user to install a malicious binary by bypassing the existing cryptographic signature checks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32449?: Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5 contain an improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability. An attacker can trick a high privileged user to install a malicious binary by bypassing the existing cryptographic signature checks
How severe is CVE-2023-32449?: CVE-2023-32449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32449?: CVE-2023-32449 affects Dell Powerstoret Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32449?: 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-2023-32449 published?: CVE-2023-32449 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215171/dsa-2023-173-dell-powerstore-family-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerstoret_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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