CVE-2023-32477

Name: CVE-2023-32477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-29T08:15:09.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32477 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Common Event Enabler 8.9.8.2 for Windows and prior, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local low-privileged malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges. . EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Common Event Enabler 8.9.8.2 for Windows and prior, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A local low-privileged malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

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

0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Common Event Enabler	<= 8.9.8.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218120/dsa-2023-310-security-update-for-dell-emc-common-event-enablerPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218120/dsa-2023-310-security-update-for-dell-emc-common-event-enablerPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32477?

How severe is CVE-2023-32477?

CVE-2023-32477 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32477?

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