CVE-2023-25543: Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25543?

power manager: upgrade to 3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-25543 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25543 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-25543 affect?

CVE-2023-25543 affects power manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-25543 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting power manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280, CWE-755
Published	2024-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-06 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell power manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14

Fixed in: 3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy power-manager || rpm -q power-manager || power-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade power-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade power-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25543?

power manager: upgrade to 3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25543 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25543 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25543 affect?

CVE-2023-25543 affects power manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Dell Power Manager, versions prior to 3.14, contain an Improper Authorization vulnerability in DPM service. A low privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability in order to elevate privileges on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25543?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-49600 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Dell Power Manager (DPM), versions prior to 3.17, contain an improper access control vulnerability
CVE-2024-39576 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Dell Power Manager (DPM), versions 3.15.0 and prior, contains an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability

References

← Back to latest CVEs