Is CVE-2023-32484 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-32484 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-32484 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-32484 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32484?

CVE-2023-32484 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32484

CWE-20Published: February 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dell Networking Switches running Enterprise SONiC versions 4.1.0, 4.0.5, 3.5.4 and below contains an improper input validation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated malicious user may exploit this vulnerability and escalate privileges up to the highest administrative level. This is a Critical vulnerability affecting certain protocols, Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Dell Enterprise SONiC switches are vulnerable to improper input validation, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges to the administrative level. The 9.8 CVSS score underscores the severity of this potential system takeover.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Customers should upgrade their Enterprise SONiC distribution to the latest available version.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-32484 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.