How severe is CVE-2023-43081?

CVE-2023-43081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43081?

CVE-2023-43081 affects Dell Powerprotect Agent For File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43081?

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

When was CVE-2023-43081 published?

CVE-2023-43081 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43081

CVE-2023-43081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Agent For File System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Agent For File System
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PowerProtect Agent for File System Version 19.14 and prior, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in ddfscon component. A low Privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to overwriting of log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43081?: PowerProtect Agent for File System Version 19.14 and prior, contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in ddfscon component. A low Privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to overwriting of log files.
How severe is CVE-2023-43081?: CVE-2023-43081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43081?: CVE-2023-43081 affects Dell Powerprotect Agent For File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43081 published?: CVE-2023-43081 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000219782/dsa-2023-427-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-agent-for-file-system-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_agent_for_file_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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