How severe is CVE-2023-32485?

CVE-2023-32485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32485?

CVE-2023-32485 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32485?

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-2023-32485 published?

CVE-2023-32485 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32485

CVE-2023-32485 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Storage Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Storage Software
Published: 2023-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software version 1.3 and lower contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administration level. This is a critical severity vulnerability affecting user authentication. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32485?: Dell SmartFabric Storage Software version 1.3 and lower contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administration level. This is a critical severity vulnerability affecting user authentication. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2023-32485?: CVE-2023-32485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32485?: CVE-2023-32485 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32485?: 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-2023-32485 published?: CVE-2023-32485 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216587/dsa-2023-283-security-update-for-dell-smartfabric-storage-software-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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