HIGH
CVE-2023-23698
CWE-1386Published: February 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-23698 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Dell2 product(s)
alienware updatecommand update
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208038/dsa-2023-031Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000208038/dsa-2023-031Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-23698
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-1386
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 10, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-1386)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-23698 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.