CVE-2023-28349

Name: CVE-2023-28349
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-31T00:15:09.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28349 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. It is possible for an attacker to create a crafted program that functions similarly to the Teacher Console. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. It is possible for an attacker to create a crafted program that functions similarly to the Teacher Console. This can compel Student Consoles to connect and put themselves at risk automatically. Connected Student Consoles can be compelled to write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations on disk with NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM level permissions, enabling remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Faronics	Insight	10.0.19045

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/05/30/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-faronics-insight/Exploit, Mitigation, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/05/30/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-faronics-insight/Exploit, Mitigation, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://research.nccgroup.com/?research=Technical%20advisoriesThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28349?

How severe is CVE-2023-28349?

CVE-2023-28349 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28349?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-28349?

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Source: NVD / NIST