CVE-2023-44291

Name: CVE-2023-44291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T09:15:35.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the appliance. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the appliance. A remote attacker with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Powerprotect Data Manager Dm5500 Firmware	<= 5.14.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44291?

How severe is CVE-2023-44291?

CVE-2023-44291 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44291?

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-2023-44291?

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Source: NVD / NIST