CVE-2023-41374

Name: CVE-2023-41374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-20T09:15:16.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41374 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Double free issue exists in Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.11.0 and earlier. Arbitrary code may be executed by having a user open a specially crafted project file which was saved using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.9.0 and earlier because the issue exists in parsing of KPP project files. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free issue exists in Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.11.0 and earlier. Arbitrary code may be executed by having a user open a specially crafted project file which was saved using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.9.0 and earlier because the issue exists in parsing of KPP project files. The vendor states that Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.10.0 or later implements the function which prevents a project file alteration. Therefore, to mitigate the impact of these vulnerabilities, a project file which was saved using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.9.0 and earlier needs to be saved again using Kostac PLC Programming Software Version 1.6.10.0 or later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jtekt	Kostac Plc	< 1.6.10.0
Jtekt	Kostac Plc	1.6.11.0

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95282683/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.electronics.jtekt.co.jp/en/topics/202309125391/Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU95282683/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.electronics.jtekt.co.jp/en/topics/202309125391/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41374?

How severe is CVE-2023-41374?

CVE-2023-41374 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41374?

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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Source: NVD / NIST