How severe is CVE-2023-44285?

CVE-2023-44285 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-2023-44285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44285?

CVE-2023-44285 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Protection. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44285?

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-2023-44285 published?

CVE-2023-44285 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44285

CVE-2023-44285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Protection 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1220
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Protection
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, 6.2.1.110 contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to escalation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44285?: Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, 6.2.1.110 contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to escalation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2023-44285?: CVE-2023-44285 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-2023-44285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44285?: CVE-2023-44285 primarily affects Dell Powerprotect Data Protection. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44285?: 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-2023-44285 published?: CVE-2023-44285 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220264/dsa-2023-412-dell-technologies-powerprotect-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:apex_protection_storage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_domain:*:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_data_domain_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_data_domain_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_data_domain_os:*:*:*:*:lts2022:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_data_domain_os:*:*:*:*:lts2023:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerprotect_data_domain_management_center:*:*:*:*:lts2022:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerprotect_data_domain_management_center:*:*:*:*:lts2023:*:*:*

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