CVE-2023-32485

Name: CVE-2023-32485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-05T19:15:11.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32485 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell SmartFabric Storage Software version 1.3 and lower contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administration level. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software version 1.3 and lower contain an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administration level. This is a critical severity vulnerability affecting user authentication. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Smartfabric Storage Software	< 1.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32485?

How severe is CVE-2023-32485?

CVE-2023-32485 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32485?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-32485?

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Source: NVD / NIST