How severe is CVE-2023-43074?

CVE-2023-43074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43074?

CVE-2023-43074 primarily affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43074?

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

When was CVE-2023-43074 published?

CVE-2023-43074 was published on 2023-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43074

CVE-2023-43074 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
Published: 2023-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Unity 5.3 contain(s) an Arbitrary File Creation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting arbitrary files through a request to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43074?: Dell Unity 5.3 contain(s) an Arbitrary File Creation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting arbitrary files through a request to the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-43074?: CVE-2023-43074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43074?: CVE-2023-43074 primarily affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43074 published?: CVE-2023-43074 was published on 2023-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213152/dsa-2023-141-dell-unity-unity-vsa-and-unity-xt-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_xt_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unityvsa_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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