How severe is CVE-2023-28347?

CVE-2023-28347 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28347 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28347?

CVE-2023-28347 affects Faronics Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28347?

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

When was CVE-2023-28347 published?

CVE-2023-28347 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28347

CVE-2023-28347 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Faronics Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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. It is possible for an attacker to create a proof-of-concept script that functions similarly to a Student Console, providing unauthenticated attackers with the ability to exploit XSS vulnerabilities within the Teacher Console application and achieve remote code execution as NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM on all connected Student Consoles and the Teacher Console in a Zero Click manner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28347?: An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. It is possible for an attacker to create a proof-of-concept script that functions similarly to a Student Console, providing unauthenticated attackers with the ability to exploit XSS vulnerabilities within the Teacher Console application and achieve remote code execution as NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM on all connected Student Consoles and the Teacher Console in a Zero Click manner.
How severe is CVE-2023-28347?: CVE-2023-28347 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28347 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28347?: CVE-2023-28347 affects Faronics Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28347?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-28347 published?: CVE-2023-28347 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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