CVE-2023-32480

CVE-2023-32480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware M15 R7 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Dell Alienware M15 R7 Firmware
• Published: 2023-06-23
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated physical attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32480?

Dell BIOS contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated physical attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to perform arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2023-32480?

CVE-2023-32480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32480?

CVE-2023-32480 primarily affects Dell Alienware M15 R7 Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32480?

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

When was CVE-2023-32480 published?

CVE-2023-32480 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000214779/dsa-2023-175-dell-client-bios-security-update-for-an-improper-input-validation-vulnerability

Affected products (31)

• cpe:2.3:o:dell:alienware_m15_r7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:g15_5510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:g15_5520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_14_5410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_14_5418_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_5510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_15_5518_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_16_7620_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_3520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_5620_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_7420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_7510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:inspiron_7610_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3430_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_3530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_5760_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_5770_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_3420_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_3520_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_5410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_5510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_5620_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:vostro_7510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_13_9315_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_17_9710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_17_9720_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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