How severe is CVE-2023-43068?

CVE-2023-43068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43068?

CVE-2023-43068 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43068?

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-2023-43068 published?

CVE-2023-43068 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43068

CVE-2023-43068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Storage Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Smartfabric Storage Software
Published: 2023-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the restricted shell in SSH. An authenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43068?: Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the restricted shell in SSH. An authenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-43068?: CVE-2023-43068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43068?: CVE-2023-43068 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43068?: 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-2023-43068 published?: CVE-2023-43068 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218107/dsa-2023-347-dell-smartfabric-storage-software-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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