CVE-2023-28868 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the operating system via symbolic link manipulation in the Support Assistant component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-28868?

CVE-2023-28868 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28868?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ncp-E Secure Enterprise Client.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-28868 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28868 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wjm3-wg2w-w85x.

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