How severe is CVE-2023-39254?

CVE-2023-39254 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-2023-39254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39254?

CVE-2023-39254 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39254?

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

Does CVE-2023-39254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42988.

When was CVE-2023-39254 published?

CVE-2023-39254 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39254

CVE-2023-39254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42988
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Dell Update Package Framework
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Update Package (DUP), Versions prior to 4.9.10 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability. A malicious user with local access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code as admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39254?: Dell Update Package (DUP), Versions prior to 4.9.10 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability. A malicious user with local access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code as admin.
How severe is CVE-2023-39254?: CVE-2023-39254 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-2023-39254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39254?: CVE-2023-39254 affects Dell Update Package Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-39254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42988.
When was CVE-2023-39254 published?: CVE-2023-39254 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000217701/dsa-2023-338-security-update-for-a-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:update_package_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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