How severe is CVE-2023-39249?

CVE-2023-39249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-39249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39249?

CVE-2023-39249 affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39249?

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

Does CVE-2023-39249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42983.

When was CVE-2023-39249 published?

CVE-2023-39249 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39249

CVE-2023-39249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42983
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 3.4.0 contains a local Authentication Bypass vulnerability that allows locally authenticated non-admin users to gain temporary privilege within the SupportAssist User Interface on their respective PC. The Run as Admin temporary privilege feature enables IT/System Administrators to perform driver scans and Dell-recommended driver installations without requiring them to log out of the local non-admin user session. However, the granted privilege is limited solely to the SupportAssist User Interface and automatically expires after 15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39249?: Dell SupportAssist for Business PCs version 3.4.0 contains a local Authentication Bypass vulnerability that allows locally authenticated non-admin users to gain temporary privilege within the SupportAssist User Interface on their respective PC. The Run as Admin temporary privilege feature enables IT/System Administrators to perform driver scans and Dell-recommended driver installations without requiring them to log out of the local non-admin user session. However, the granted privilege is limited solely to the SupportAssist User Interface and automatically expires after 15 minutes.
How severe is CVE-2023-39249?: CVE-2023-39249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-39249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39249?: CVE-2023-39249 affects Dell Supportassist For Home Pcs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-39249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42983.
When was CVE-2023-39249 published?: CVE-2023-39249 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216574/security-update-for-dell-supportassist-for-business-pcs-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:supportassist_for_home_pcs:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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