CVE-2023-28349 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can spoof the Teacher Console to force Student Consoles to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-28349?
CVE-2023-28349 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-346
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28349?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Faronics Insight.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28349?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28349 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-28349 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28349 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xpw3-h9x5-q23j.