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CVE-2023-28055

8.8 · HIGH

Dell NetWorker, Version 19.7 has an improper authorization vulnerability in the NetWorker client.

Published Sep 27, 2023CWE-285EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2023-28055 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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/000218003/dsa-2023-294-security-update-for-dell-networker-nw-client-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218003/dsa-2023-294-security-update-for-dell-networker-nw-client-vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28055?

CVE-2023-28055 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 27, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-28055?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-28055?

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-2023-28055?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-28055 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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