What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4401?

CVE-2023-4401 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Smartfabric Storage Software CVE-2023-4401

HIGH

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2023-10-05 security_alert@emc.com

Command Injection Dell Smartfabric Storage Software

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 05, 2023 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the CLI use of the ‘more’ command. A local or remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to gain root-level access.

AnalysisAI

Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the CLI use of the ‘more’ command. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the CLI use of the ‘more’ command. A local or remote authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the ability to gain root-level access. Affected products include: Dell Smartfabric Storage Software.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.