DSA-2023-137: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Security Update for Proprietary Code Vulnerability
Summary: Dell PowerProtect Data Manager remediation is available for proprietary code vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Impact
High
Details
| Proprietary Code CVE | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28062 | Dell PPDM versions 19.12, 19.11 and 19.10, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H  |
| Proprietary Code CVE | Description | CVSS Base Score | CVSS Vector String |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28062 | Dell PPDM versions 19.12, 19.11 and 19.10, contain an improper access control vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with low privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected Products & Remediation
| Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect Data Manager | Version 19.10, 19.11 and 19.12 | Version 19.13 | PPDM 19.13 drivers and downloads |
| Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance (DM5500) | Version 5.12 | Version 5.13 | DM5500 5.13 Downloads |
| Product | Affected Versions | Remediated Versions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerProtect Data Manager | Version 19.10, 19.11 and 19.12 | Version 19.13 | PPDM 19.13 drivers and downloads |
| Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance (DM5500) | Version 5.12 | Version 5.13 | DM5500 5.13 Downloads |
Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
| 1.0 | 2022-04-11 | Initial Release |
| 2.0 | 2023-05-04 | Added New Product Under "Affected Products and Remediation" Section |
| 3.0 | 2023-08-09 | Updated for enhanced presentation with no changes to content. |
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PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance, PowerProtect Data Manager SoftwareArticle Properties
Article Number: 000212242
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2025
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