CVE-2023-32172

Name: CVE-2023-32172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:22.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unified Automation UaGateway OPC UA Server Use-After-Free Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unified Automation UaGateway OPC UA Server Use-After-Free Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the ImportXML function. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20497.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unified-Automation	Uagateway	< 1.5.13.487

References

https://documentation.unified-automation.com/uagateway/1.5.14/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-777/Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.unified-automation.com/uagateway/1.5.14/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-777/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32172?

How severe is CVE-2023-32172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-32172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32172?

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Source: NVD / NIST