How severe is CVE-2023-28872?

CVE-2023-28872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28872?

CVE-2023-28872 affects Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28872?

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-2023-28872 published?

CVE-2023-28872 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28872

CVE-2023-28872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client
Published: 2023-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 13.10 allows attackers to execute DLL files with SYSTEM privileges by creating a symbolic link from a %LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp\NcpSupport* location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28872?: Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 13.10 allows attackers to execute DLL files with SYSTEM privileges by creating a symbolic link from a %LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp\NcpSupport* location.
How severe is CVE-2023-28872?: CVE-2023-28872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28872?: CVE-2023-28872 affects Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28872?: 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-2023-28872 published?: CVE-2023-28872 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0006/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncp-e:secure_enterprise_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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