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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-28870 · published 9 December 2023

CVE-2023-28870: Ncp-e secure enterprise client incorrect default permissions vulnerability

NNcp E · Secure Enterprise Client

Insecure File Permissions in Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allow attackers to write to configuration files from low-privileged user accounts.

6.5 CVSS 3.1 Medium EPSS 0.70% · top 48.7% CWE-276 · Incorrect default permissions
6.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.70%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Insecure File Permissions in Support Assistant in NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 12.22 allow attackers to write to configuration files from low-privileged user accounts.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0004/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0004/ ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-28870), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.