How severe is CVE-2023-32470?

CVE-2023-32470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32470?

CVE-2023-32470 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32470?

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

When was CVE-2023-32470 published?

CVE-2023-32470 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32470

CVE-2023-32470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Digital Delivery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-1386.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1386
Affected product: Dell Digital Delivery
Published: 2023-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Digital Delivery versions prior to 5.0.82.0 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-2023-32470?: Dell Digital Delivery versions prior to 5.0.82.0 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-2023-32470?: CVE-2023-32470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32470?: CVE-2023-32470 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32470 published?: CVE-2023-32470 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216243/dsa-2023-224

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:digital_delivery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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