CVE-2023-28870
CVE-2023-28870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure File Permissions in Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allow attackers to write to configuration files from low-privileged user accounts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28870?
- Insecure File Permissions in Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allow attackers to write to configuration files from low-privileged user accounts.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28870?
- CVE-2023-28870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28870 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28870?
- CVE-2023-28870 affects Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28870?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28870 published?
- CVE-2023-28870 was published on 2023-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ncp-e:secure_enterprise_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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