How severe is CVE-2023-28129?

CVE-2023-28129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28129?

CVE-2023-28129 primarily affects Ivanti Desktop & Server Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28129?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-28129 published?

CVE-2023-28129 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28129

CVE-2023-28129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Desktop & Server Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ivanti Desktop & Server Management
Published: 2023-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DSM 2022.2 SU2 and all prior versions allows a local low privileged account to execute arbitrary OS commands as the DSM software installation user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28129?: DSM 2022.2 SU2 and all prior versions allows a local low privileged account to execute arbitrary OS commands as the DSM software installation user.
How severe is CVE-2023-28129?: CVE-2023-28129 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28129?: CVE-2023-28129 primarily affects Ivanti Desktop & Server Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28129?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-28129 published?: CVE-2023-28129 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/SA-2023-07-26-CVE-2023-28129

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:desktop_\&_server_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:desktop_\&_server_management:2022.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:desktop_\&_server_management:2022.2:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:desktop_\&_server_management:2022.2:su2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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