Is CVE-2023-28872 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28872 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28872 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28872 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28872?

CVE-2023-28872 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-28872

CWE-59Published: December 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 13.10 allows attackers to execute DLL files with SYSTEM privileges by creating a symbolic link from a %LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp\NcpSupport* location.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-28872 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.