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CVE-2023-43079

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-10-13 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-284

Description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions 11.0.0.0 and prior, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A local low-privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in order to elevate privileges on the system. Exploitation may lead to a complete system compromise.

Affected products

• Dell EMC Open Manage System Administrator: before 11.0.1.0 — fixed in 11.0.1.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Dell EMC Open Manage System Administrator 11.0.1.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218469/dsa-2023-367-dell-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities
• https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218469/dsa-2023-367-dell-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

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