How severe is CVE-2023-43072?

CVE-2023-43072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43072?

CVE-2023-43072 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43072?

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

When was CVE-2023-43072 published?

CVE-2023-43072 was published on 2023-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43072

CVE-2023-43072 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
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 improper access control vulnerability in the CLI. A local possibly unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to ability to execute arbritrary shell commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43072?: Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an improper access control vulnerability in the CLI. A local possibly unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to ability to execute arbritrary shell commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-43072?: CVE-2023-43072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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 none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43072?: CVE-2023-43072 affects Dell Smartfabric Storage Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43072 published?: CVE-2023-43072 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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