CVE-2023-29447
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29447 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29447?
An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-29447?
CVE-2023-29447 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29447?
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.
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