CVE-2023-28818
CVE-2023-28818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veritas Aptare It Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-347.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Veritas Aptare It Analytics
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics 11 before 11.2.0. The application upgrade process included unsigned files that could be exploited and result in a customer installing unauthentic components. A malicious actor could install rogue Collector executable files (aptare.jar or upgrademanager.zip) on the Portal server, which might then be downloaded and installed on collectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28818?
- An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup IT Analytics 11 before 11.2.0. The application upgrade process included unsigned files that could be exploited and result in a customer installing unauthentic components. A malicious actor could install rogue Collector executable files (aptare.jar or upgrademanager.zip) on the Portal server, which might then be downloaded and installed on collectors.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28818?
- CVE-2023-28818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28818 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28818?
- CVE-2023-28818 primarily affects Veritas Aptare It Analytics. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28818?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28818 published?
- CVE-2023-28818 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:aptare_it_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_it_analytics:11.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:veritas:netbackup_it_analytics:11.1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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