CVE-2023-44302
CVE-2023-44302 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware
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Description
Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 and prior contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access of resources or functionality that could possibly lead to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44302?
- Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 and prior contain an improper authentication vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain access of resources or functionality that could possibly lead to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44302?
- CVE-2023-44302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-44302 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-44302?
- CVE-2023-44302 affects Dell Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-44302?
- 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-2023-44302 published?
- CVE-2023-44302 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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