CVE-2023-29444
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CVE-2023-29444 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Alternatively, they could host a trojanized version of the software and trick victims into downloading and installing their malicious version to gain initial access and code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Alternatively, they could host a trojanized version of the software and trick victims into downloading and installing their malicious version to gain initial access and code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ptc | Kepware Kepserverex | >= 6.0.2107.0, <= 6.14.263.0 |
| Ptc | Thingworx Kepware Server | >= 6.8, <= 6.14.263.0 |
| Ptc | Thingworx Industrial Connectivity | >= 8.0, <= 8.5 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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