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CVE-2023-25539

8.4 · HIGH

Dell NetWorker 19.6.1.2, contains an OS command injection Vulnerability in the NetWorker client.

Published May 31, 2023CWE-94EPSS 1.48%

Overview

CVE-2023-25539 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell NetWorker 19.6.1.2, contains an OS command injection Vulnerability in the NetWorker client. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. This is a high severity vulnerability as the exploitation allows an attacker to take complete control of a system, so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000211267/dsa-2023-060-dell-networker-security-update-for-an-nsrcapinfo-vulnerabilityRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000211267/dsa-2023-060-dell-networker-security-update-for-an-nsrcapinfo-vulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25539?

CVE-2023-25539 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-25539?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-25539?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-25539?

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