CVE-2023-25540

Name: CVE-2023-25540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-28T17:15:11.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerScale OneFS 9.4.0.x contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files causing denial of service. . EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS 9.4.0.x contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files causing denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	>= 9.4.0.0, <= 9.4.0.11

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209895/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security-updates-for-multiple-securityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000209895/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security-updates-for-multiple-securityPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25540?

How severe is CVE-2023-25540?

CVE-2023-25540 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25540?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST