CVE-2023-28869

Name: CVE-2023-28869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-09T07:15:07.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allows attackers read the contents of arbitrary files on the operating system by creating a symbolic link.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allows attackers read the contents of arbitrary files on the operating system by creating a symbolic link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ncp-E	Secure Enterprise Client	< 12.22

References

https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0003/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0003/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28869?

Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allows attackers read the contents of arbitrary files on the operating system by creating a symbolic link.

How severe is CVE-2023-28869?

CVE-2023-28869 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28869?

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-2023-28869?

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Source: NVD / NIST