CVE-2023-32174

Name: CVE-2023-32174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:23.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unified Automation UaGateway NodeManagerOpcUa Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unified Automation UaGateway NodeManagerOpcUa Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Unified Automation UaGateway. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability when the product is in its default configuration. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NodeManagerOpcUa objects. 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-20577.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unified-Automation	Uagateway	< 1.5.14.495

References

https://documentation.unified-automation.com/uagateway/1.5.14/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-780/Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.unified-automation.com/uagateway/1.5.14/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-780/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32174?

How severe is CVE-2023-32174?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-32174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32174?

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Source: NVD / NIST