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Command\|configureApplication · Dell

CVE-2023-43086

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-11-23
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 4.11.0 or later.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Dell Command | Configure, versions prior to 4.11.0, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A local malicious user could potentially modify files inside installation folder during application upgrade, leading to privilege escalation.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Dell Command | Configure versions prior to 4.11.0 contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows a local malicious user to modify files within the installation folder during the application upgrade process. This improper permission allows privilege escalation by injecting or overwriting executable files with elevated privileges.

MitigationUpgrade Dell Command | Configure to version 4.11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Organizations should test the upgrade in a non-production environment before deploying broadly.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Command\|configureApplication
Affected:< 4.11.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Confirm Dell Command | Configure is installed
    Check the system for the presence of Dell Command | Configure. Look in standard installation directories such as Program Files, or search for executables named 'cctk.exe' or similar Dell configuration tools. On Windows, check Add/Remove Programs or the registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for an entry named 'Dell Command | Configure'.
    Affected if The application is found on the system.
  2. Determine the installed version
    Once the installation is located, check the version. Common methods include: right-clicking the main executable and selecting Properties > Details to view the File Version, running the application with a version flag if supported (such as 'cctk.exe --version' or similar), or checking the uninstall registry entry for the DisplayVersion value.
    Affected if A version number is retrieved.
  3. Compare version to affected range
    Review the obtained version number and compare it to the affected range. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 4.11.0. If the version is 4.x, check if it is below 4.11.0. If it is an earlier major version, that also falls within the affected range.
    Affected if The installed version is lower than 4.11.0, indicating the system is vulnerable.
  4. Assess upgrade scenario exposure
    Consider whether the system has an active or pending upgrade process for Dell Command | Configure, or has undergone a recent upgrade. The vulnerability is exploitable during the application upgrade process when improper file permissions are applied. Check for scheduled upgrades, pending updates, or recent installation activity in Windows Event Logs or the application update history.
    Affected if An upgrade process is in progress or occurred recently, creating the conditions under which the vulnerability can be exploited.

The system is affected if Dell Command | Configure version 4.11.0 or later is NOT installed, and an upgrade scenario is present or anticipated.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 4.11.0 or later
Fixed in 4.11.0
Interim mitigation

Upgrade Dell Command | Configure to version 4.11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Organizations should test the upgrade in a non-production environment before deploying broadly.

Recommended fix High confidence

4.11.0

  1. Identify the current installed version of Dell Command | Configure by checking the application or system information
  2. Download Dell Command | Configure version 4.11.0 or later from the official Dell support website (support.dell.com)
  3. Back up any existing configurations or custom settings if applicable
  4. Uninstall the current (vulnerable) version of Dell Command | Configure through Windows Control Panel or the application's uninstaller
  5. Install the downloaded version 4.11.0 or later
  6. Verify the installation was successful and the version is correct
  7. Restart any services or systems that utilize Dell Command | Configure if necessary

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Command\|configure Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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