How severe is CVE-2023-48661?

CVE-2023-48661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48661?

CVE-2023-48661 primarily affects Dell Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48661?

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

When was CVE-2023-48661 published?

CVE-2023-48661 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48661

CVE-2023-48661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Dell Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Published: 2023-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell vApp Manager, versions prior to 9.2.4.x contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. A remote malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the target system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48661?: Dell vApp Manager, versions prior to 9.2.4.x contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. A remote malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files from the target system.
How severe is CVE-2023-48661?: CVE-2023-48661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48661?: CVE-2023-48661 primarily affects Dell Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-48661 published?: CVE-2023-48661 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220427/dsa-2023-443-dell-powermaxos-5978-dell-unisphere-360-dell-unisphere-for-powermax-dell-unisphere-for-powermax-virtual-appliance-dell-solutions-enabler-virtual-appliance-and-dell-powermax-eem-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:solutions_enabler_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powermax_os:5978:*:*:*:eem:*:*:*

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