How severe is CVE-2023-32454?

CVE-2023-32454 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-2023-32454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32454?

CVE-2023-32454 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32454?

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

Does CVE-2023-32454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36698.

When was CVE-2023-32454 published?

CVE-2023-32454 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32454

CVE-2023-32454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework 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% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36698
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Update Package Framework
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DUP framework version 4.9.4.36 and prior contains insecure operation on Windows junction/Mount point vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could exploit the vulnerability to create arbitrary files, leading to denial of service

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32454?: DUP framework version 4.9.4.36 and prior contains insecure operation on Windows junction/Mount point vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could exploit the vulnerability to create arbitrary files, leading to denial of service
How severe is CVE-2023-32454?: CVE-2023-32454 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-2023-32454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32454?: CVE-2023-32454 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36698.
When was CVE-2023-32454 published?: CVE-2023-32454 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216236/dsa-2023-192

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:update_package_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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