How severe is CVE-2023-44301?

CVE-2023-44301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44301?

CVE-2023-44301 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44301?

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

When was CVE-2023-44301 published?

CVE-2023-44301 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44301

CVE-2023-44301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 and prior contain a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability. A network attacker with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of malicious HTML or JavaScript code in a victim user's web browser in the context of the vulnerable web application. Exploitation may lead to information disclosure, session theft, or client-side request forgery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44301?: Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 and prior contain a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability. A network attacker with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of malicious HTML or JavaScript code in a victim user's web browser in the context of the vulnerable web application. Exploitation may lead to information disclosure, session theft, or client-side request forgery.
How severe is CVE-2023-44301?: CVE-2023-44301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44301?: CVE-2023-44301 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44301 published?: CVE-2023-44301 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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