CVE-2023-28724

Name: CVE-2023-28724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T15:15:13.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28724 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NGINX Management Suite default file permissions are set such that an authenticated attacker may be able to modify sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NGINX Management Suite default file permissions are set such that an authenticated attacker may be able to modify sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Nginx Api Connectivity Manager	>= 1.0.0, < 1.5.0
F5	Nginx Instance Manager	>= 2.0.0, < 2.9.0
F5	Nginx Security Monitoring	>= 1.0.0, < 1.3.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000133233Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230609-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000133233Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230609-0006/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28724?

How severe is CVE-2023-28724?

CVE-2023-28724 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28724?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST