CVE-2023-28353: Malicious File Upload

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Faronics Insight 10.0.19045 on Windows. An unauthenticated attacker is able to upload any type of file to any location on the Teacher Console's computer, enabling a variety of different exploitation paths including code execution. It is also possible for the attacker to chain this vulnerability with others to cause a deployed DLL file to immediately execute as NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Faronics Insight=10.0.19045
Microsoft Windows
Faronics Insight=10.0.19045
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
May 31, 2023
Data Sourced
12:15 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28353?

CVE-2023-28353 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28353?

To mitigate CVE-2023-28353, ensure you update Faronics Insight to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-28353?

CVE-2023-28353 specifically affects Faronics Insight version 10.0.19045 running on Windows.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2023-28353 facilitate?

CVE-2023-28353 allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution on the Teacher Console's computer.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-28353?

No, CVE-2023-28353 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.

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