How severe is CVE-2023-43071?

CVE-2023-43071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43071?

CVE-2023-43071 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43071?

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

When was CVE-2023-43071 published?

CVE-2023-43071 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43071

CVE-2023-43071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Smartfabric Storage Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
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 possible vulnerabilities for HTML injection or CVS formula injection which might escalate to cross-site scripting attacks in HTML pages in the GUI. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit these issues, leading to various injection type attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43071?: Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains possible vulnerabilities for HTML injection or CVS formula injection which might escalate to cross-site scripting attacks in HTML pages in the GUI. A remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit these issues, leading to various injection type attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-43071?: CVE-2023-43071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43071?: CVE-2023-43071 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43071 published?: CVE-2023-43071 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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