How severe is CVE-2023-32478?

CVE-2023-32478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32478?

CVE-2023-32478 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32478?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-32478 published?

CVE-2023-32478 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32478

CVE-2023-32478 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstoreos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Dell Powerstoreos
Published: 2023-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5.0.1 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability. A high privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to sensitive information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32478?: Dell PowerStore versions prior to 3.5.0.1 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability. A high privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to sensitive information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-32478?: CVE-2023-32478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32478?: CVE-2023-32478 affects Dell Powerstoreos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-32478 published?: CVE-2023-32478 was published on 2023-07-21 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)

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