How severe is CVE-2023-28344?

CVE-2023-28344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28344?

CVE-2023-28344 affects Faronics Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28344?

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-2023-28344 published?

CVE-2023-28344 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28344

CVE-2023-28344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Faronics Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Faronics Insight
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. The Insight Teacher Console application allows unauthenticated attackers to view constantly updated screenshots of student desktops and to submit falsified screenshots on behalf of students. Attackers are able to view screenshots of student desktops without their consent. These screenshots may potentially contain sensitive/personal data. Attackers can also rapidly submit falsified images, hiding the actual contents of student desktops from the Teacher Console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28344?: An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. The Insight Teacher Console application allows unauthenticated attackers to view constantly updated screenshots of student desktops and to submit falsified screenshots on behalf of students. Attackers are able to view screenshots of student desktops without their consent. These screenshots may potentially contain sensitive/personal data. Attackers can also rapidly submit falsified images, hiding the actual contents of student desktops from the Teacher Console.
How severe is CVE-2023-28344?: CVE-2023-28344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28344?: CVE-2023-28344 affects Faronics Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28344?: 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-2023-28344 published?: CVE-2023-28344 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:faronics:insight:10.0.19045:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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