CVE-2023-23691

Name: CVE-2023-23691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-20T08:15:17.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23691 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC PV ME5, versions ME5.1.0.0.0 and ME5.1.0.1.0, contains a Client-side desync Vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to force a victim's browser to desynchronize its connection with the website, typically leading to XSS and DoS. . EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC PV ME5, versions ME5.1.0.0.0 and ME5.1.0.1.0, contains a Client-side desync Vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to force a victim's browser to desynchronize its connection with the website, typically leading to XSS and DoS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Powervault Me5012 Firmware	< me5.1.1.0.5
Dell	Powervault Me5024 Firmware	< me5.1.1.0.5
Dell	Powervault Me5084 Firmware	< me5.1.1.0.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23691?

How severe is CVE-2023-23691?

CVE-2023-23691 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23691?

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Source: NVD / NIST