How severe is CVE-2023-44300?

CVE-2023-44300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44300?

CVE-2023-44300 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44300?

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

When was CVE-2023-44300 published?

CVE-2023-44300 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44300

CVE-2023-44300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the appliance. A local attacker with privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain service credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44300?: Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0, contain a Plain-text Password Storage Vulnerability in the appliance. A local attacker with privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain service credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
How severe is CVE-2023-44300?: CVE-2023-44300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44300?: CVE-2023-44300 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44300 published?: CVE-2023-44300 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220107/dsa-2023-425-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-manager-dm5500-appliance-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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