High severity · published Sep 26, 2023
CVE-2023-28055
Dell NetWorker, Version 19.7 has an improper authorization vulnerability in the NetWorker client
8.8
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Dell NetWorker, Version 19.7 has an improper authorization vulnerability in the NetWorker client. An unauthenticated attacker within the same network could potentially exploit this by manipulating a command leading to gain of complete access to the server file further resulting in information leaks, denial of service, and arbitrary code execution. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
NE
NetWorker · Dell
Versions 19.9 through 19.9.0.1; Versions 19.8, through 19.8.0.2; Versions 19.7 through 19.7.0.4; Version 19.7.1 · source: vendor, NVD
Affected product
NE
NetWorker
Dell
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