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CVE-2023-48668

8.2 · HIGH

Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, 6.2.1.110 on DDMC contain an OS command injection vulnerability in an admin operation.

Published Dec 14, 2023CWE-78EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2023-48668 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 7.13.0.10, LTS 7.7.5.25, LTS 7.10.1.15, 6.2.1.110 on DDMC contain an OS command injection vulnerability in an admin operation. A local high privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the managed system application's underlying OS with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker on a managed system of DDMC.

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/000220264/dsa-2023-412-dell-technologies-powerprotect-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilitiesRefwww.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000220264/dsa-2023-412-dell-technologies-powerprotect-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48668?

CVE-2023-48668 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-48668?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-48668?

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-2023-48668?

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