CVE-2023-28079 Privilege escalation in PowerPath Windows

High 7.0 Published 30 May 2023 Updated 10 Jan 2025

A local attacker can exploit insecure file permissions in Dell PowerPath for Windows to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28079?

CVE-2023-28079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell PowerPath Windows, published on 30 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PowerPath for Windows, versions 7.0, 7.1 & 7.2 contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerability. A regular user (non-admin) can exploit the weak folder and file permissions to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Powerpath.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwxr-974c-mqr8.