How severe is CVE-2023-39246?

CVE-2023-39246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-39246 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-2023-39246?

CVE-2023-39246 primarily affects Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39246?

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

When was CVE-2023-39246 published?

CVE-2023-39246 was published on 2023-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39246

CVE-2023-39246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
Published: 2023-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server version prior to 11.8.1 contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction Vulnerability during installation. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary folder inside a restricted directory, leading to Privilege Escalation

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39246?: Dell Encryption, Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise, and Dell Security Management Server version prior to 11.8.1 contain an Insecure Operation on Windows Junction Vulnerability during installation. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to create an arbitrary folder inside a restricted directory, leading to Privilege Escalation
How severe is CVE-2023-39246?: CVE-2023-39246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-39246 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-2023-39246?: CVE-2023-39246 primarily affects Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39246 published?: CVE-2023-39246 was published on 2023-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217572/dsa-2023-271

Affected products (3)

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

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