How severe is CVE-2023-44297?

CVE-2023-44297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-44297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44297?

CVE-2023-44297 primarily affects Dell Poweredge R660 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44297?

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-2023-44297 published?

CVE-2023-44297 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44297

CVE-2023-44297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Poweredge R660 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-667.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-667
Affected product: Dell Poweredge R660 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerEdge platforms 16G Intel E5 BIOS and Dell Precision BIOS, version 1.4.4, contain active debug code security vulnerability. An unauthenticated physical attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure, information tampering, code execution, denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44297?: Dell PowerEdge platforms 16G Intel E5 BIOS and Dell Precision BIOS, version 1.4.4, contain active debug code security vulnerability. An unauthenticated physical attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure, information tampering, code execution, denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-44297?: CVE-2023-44297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-44297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44297?: CVE-2023-44297 primarily affects Dell Poweredge R660 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44297?: 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-2023-44297 published?: CVE-2023-44297 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220047/dsa-2023-429-security-update-for-dell-16g-poweredge-server-bios-for-a-debug-code-security-vulnerability

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r660_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r760_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_c6620_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_mx760c_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r860_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r960_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_hs5610_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_hs5620_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r660xs_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r760xs_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r760xd2_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_t560_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:poweredge_r760xa_firmware:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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