CVE-2023-22576

Name: CVE-2023-22576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-21T10:15:04.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Repository Manager version 3.4.2 and earlier, contain a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Installation module. A local low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with high privileges using the existing vulnerability in operating system. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Repository Manager version 3.4.2 and earlier, contain a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Installation module. A local low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the execution of arbitrary executable on the operating system with high privileges using the existing vulnerability in operating system. Exploitation may lead to unavailability of the service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Repository Manager	< 3.4.3

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000207513/dsa-2023-017-dell-emc-repository-manager-drm-security-update-for-an-improper-privilege-management-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22576?

How severe is CVE-2023-22576?

CVE-2023-22576 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22576?

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Source: NVD / NIST