CVE-2023-44291
CVE-2023-44291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware
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Description
Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the appliance. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44291?
- Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the appliance. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44291?
- CVE-2023-44291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-44291 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-44291?
- CVE-2023-44291 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-44291?
- 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-2023-44291 published?
- CVE-2023-44291 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerprotect_data_manager_dm5500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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