CVE-2023-23691 (GCVE-0-2023-23691)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-20 07:16 – Updated: 2025-04-02 13:38
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Dell EMC PV ME5, versions ME5.1.0.0.0 and ME5.1.0.1.0, contains a Client-side desync Vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to force a victim's browser to desynchronize its connection with the website, typically leading to XSS and DoS.
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-02 13:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-444 - Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/00020753… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | Dell PowerVault ME5 |
Affected:
0 , < ME5.1.1.0.5
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-01-17 06:30
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