CVE-2023-44304Network attack vector

Root access via PPOE command injection

Published Dec 4, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500 5.14 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to gain root access. The PPOE component permits command injection, but Dell has not disclosed the affected function or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. Low-privileged appliance access is required; successful exploitation escapes the restricted shell and grants root control of the appliance.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.97%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500 5.14 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to gain root access. The PPOE component permits command injection, but Dell has not disclosed the affected function or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. Low-privileged appliance access is required; successful exploitation escapes the restricted shell and grants root control of the appliance.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-44304
Published
Dec 4, 2023
Updated
Nov 21, 2024
Vendor
Dell
Product
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500
Classifications
CWE-78, T1068
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 4, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Nov 21, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=DM5500 5.14 and below

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Dell · Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500version=DM5500 5.14 and below

Published CVSS scores

8.8DellCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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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
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

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