CVE-2023-39256
CVE-2023-39256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Dell Rugged Control Center
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- Last modified:
Description
Dell Rugged Control Center, version prior to 4.7, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify the content in an unsecured folder during product installation and upgrade, leading to privilege escalation on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39256?
- Dell Rugged Control Center, version prior to 4.7, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious standard user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify the content in an unsecured folder during product installation and upgrade, leading to privilege escalation on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2023-39256?
- CVE-2023-39256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-39256 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39256?
- CVE-2023-39256 affects Dell Rugged Control Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-39256?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-39256 published?
- CVE-2023-39256 was published on 2023-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dell:rugged_control_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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