How severe is CVE-2023-32479?

CVE-2023-32479 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-2023-32479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32479?

CVE-2023-32479 primarily affects Dell Encryption. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32479?

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

Does CVE-2023-32479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36723.

When was CVE-2023-32479 published?

CVE-2023-32479 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32479

CVE-2023-32479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Encryption 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36723
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Encryption
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.9.0 contain privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper ACL of the non-default installation directory. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by replacing binaries in installed directory and taking reverse shell of the system leading to Privilege Escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32479?: Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 11.9.0 contain privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper ACL of the non-default installation directory. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by replacing binaries in installed directory and taking reverse shell of the system leading to Privilege Escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-32479?: CVE-2023-32479 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-2023-32479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32479?: CVE-2023-32479 primarily affects Dell Encryption. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36723.
When was CVE-2023-32479 published?: CVE-2023-32479 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215881/dsa-2023-260

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:endpoint_security_suite_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:security_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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