CVE-2023-32462Network attack vector

Unauthenticated arbitrary OS command execution

Published Feb 15, 2024 · Updated Apr 24, 2025

OS command injection in affected Dell SmartFabric OS10 10.5.2.x through 10.5.5.x releases allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Dell has not published the vulnerable component or explained how remote-authentication data reaches an operating-system command. A switch must use remote user authentication; exploitation requires no attacker account and grants command execution with possible system takeover.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability2.07%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in affected Dell SmartFabric OS10 10.5.2.x through 10.5.5.x releases allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Dell has not published the vulnerable component or explained how remote-authentication data reaches an operating-system command. A switch must use remote user authentication; exploitation requires no attacker account and grants command execution with possible system takeover.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-32462
Published
Feb 15, 2024
Updated
Apr 24, 2025
Vendor
Dell
Product
Dell SmartFabric OS10
Classifications
CWE-78, CWE-20, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 15, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 24, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=10.5.2.x
  2. Affected versionversion=10.5.3.x
  3. Affected versionversion=10.5.4.6 (MX)
  4. Affected versionversion=10.5.4.x
  5. Affected versionversion=10.5.5.0
  6. Affected versionversion=10.5.5.1 (MX)
  7. Affected versionversion=10.5.5.2 (MX)
  8. Affected versionversion=10.5.5.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Dell · Dell SmartFabric OS10version=10.5.2.x; version=10.5.3.x; version=10.5.4.6 (MX); version=10.5.4.x; version=10.5.5.0; version=10.5.5.1 (MX); version=10.5.5.2 (MX); version=10.5.5.3

Published CVSS scores

9.8DellCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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