CVE-2023-43074

5.2 MEDIUM 0.6% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Dell Unity 5.3 contain(s) an Arbitrary File Creation vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting arbitrary files through a request to the server.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-10-23 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 06:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-10-23 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 06:25 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-73
Record status: Modified

Affected

Dell Unity Operating Environment < 5.3.0.0.5.120
Dell Unity Xt Operating Environment < 5.3.0.0.5.120
Dell Unityvsa Operating Environment < 5.3.0.0.5.120

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.2

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: Low

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record