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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-32458 · published 27 September 2023

CVE-2023-32458: Emc appsync improper access control vulnerability

Emc · Appsync

Dell AppSync, versions 4.4.0.0 to 4.6.0.0 including Service Pack releases, contains an improper access control vulnerability in Embedded Service Enabler component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation leading to a privilege escalation.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.19% · top 92.8% CWE-284 · Improper access control
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.19%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Dell AppSync, versions 4.4.0.0 to 4.6.0.0 including Service Pack releases, contains an improper access control vulnerability in Embedded Service Enabler component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability during installation leading to a privilege escalation.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218038/dsa-2023-331-dell-emc-appsync-security-update-for-dell-embedded-servi PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218038/dsa-2023-331-dell-emc-appsync-security-update-for-dell-embedded-servi PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-32458), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.