What is CVE-2023-28872?

CVE-2023-28872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure_enterprise_client, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-12-25.

How severe is CVE-2023-28872?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure_enterprise_client

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.

EPSS: 0.008 (51.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Ncp-e Secure_enterprise_client
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

cve@mitre.org (Exploit)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28872?: CVE-2023-28872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure_enterprise_client, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-12-25.
How severe is CVE-2023-28872?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.