CVE-2023-29445

Name: CVE-2023-29445
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-10T21:15:08.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29445 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
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.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29445?

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

How severe is CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29445?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-29445?

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Source: NVD / NIST