CVE-2023-43068

Name: CVE-2023-43068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-05T18:15:12.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the restricted shell in SSH. An authenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary commands. . EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the restricted shell in SSH. An authenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Smartfabric Storage Software	< 1.4.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43068?

How severe is CVE-2023-43068?

CVE-2023-43068 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43068?

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