CVE-2023-28347 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit XSS in the Teacher Console to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM on connected consoles.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-28347?

CVE-2023-28347 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. It is possible for an attacker to create a proof-of-concept script that functions similarly to a Student Console, providing unauthenticated attackers with the ability to exploit XSS vulnerabilities within the Teacher Console application and achieve remote code execution as NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM on all connected Student Consoles and the Teacher Console in a Zero Click manner.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28347?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Faronics Insight.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28347?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28347 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-28347 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28347 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5w7-76ph-hj4w.

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