CVE-2023-28352
CVE-2023-28352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Faronics Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Faronics Insight
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. By abusing the Insight UDP broadcast discovery system, an attacker-controlled artificial Student Console can connect to and attack a Teacher Console even after Enhanced Security Mode has been enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28352?
- An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. By abusing the Insight UDP broadcast discovery system, an attacker-controlled artificial Student Console can connect to and attack a Teacher Console even after Enhanced Security Mode has been enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28352?
- CVE-2023-28352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28352 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28352?
- CVE-2023-28352 affects Faronics Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28352?
- 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-2023-28352 published?
- CVE-2023-28352 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/05/30/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-faronics-insight/
- https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisories
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:faronics:insight:10.0.19045:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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