Is CVE-2023-32493 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-32493 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-32493 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-32493 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32493?

CVE-2023-32493 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32493

CWE-693Published: August 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, 9.5.0.x, contains a protection mechanism bypass vulnerability. An unprivileged, remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, information disclosure and remote execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Dell PowerScale OneFS contains a protection mechanism bypass that can lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or remote code execution. The 9.8 CVSS score underscores the severity of this unauthenticated, remote vulnerability.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the security patches provided by Dell for the affected PowerScale OneFS versions.

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-2023-32493 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.