CVE-2023-23698: dell alienware_update
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 10-02-2023Last modified 24-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23698 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in dell alienware_update. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.6.0 and 4.7.1 contain Insecure Operation on Windows Junction in the installer component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to arbitrary file delete.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–7.1
- CVE.orgCNA5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell3 products
- alienware_update4.6.0 | 4.7.1
- command_update4.6.0 | 4.7.1
- dell command update (dcu)Versions 4.6.0 and 4.7.1
1 vendor · 3 products