How severe is CVE-2023-44286?

CVE-2023-44286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44286?

CVE-2023-44286 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-2023-44286?

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-2023-44286 published?

CVE-2023-44286 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44286

CVE-2023-44286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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 a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the injection of malicious HTML or JavaScript code to a victim user's DOM environment in the browser. . Exploitation may lead to information disclosure, session theft, or client-side request forgery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44286?: 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 a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the injection of malicious HTML or JavaScript code to a victim user's DOM environment in the browser. . Exploitation may lead to information disclosure, session theft, or client-side request forgery.
How severe is CVE-2023-44286?: CVE-2023-44286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44286?: CVE-2023-44286 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-2023-44286?: 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-2023-44286 published?: CVE-2023-44286 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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