Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-29444
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Alternatively, they could host a trojanized version of the software and trick victims into downloading and installing their malicious version to gain initial access and code execution.
Products affected by CVE-2023-29444
- PTC » Kepware KepserverexVersions from including (>=) 6.0.2107.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.14.263.0cpe:2.3:a:ptc:kepware_kepserverex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- PTC » Thingworx Industrial ConnectivityVersions from including (>=) 8.0 and up to, including, (<=) 8.5cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_industrial_connectivity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- PTC » Thingworx Kepware ServerVersions from including (>=) 6.8 and up to, including, (<=) 6.14.263.0cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-29444
0.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 5 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-29444
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.3
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.3
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-01-19 |
|
6.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.3
|
5.9
|
Dragos, Inc. | 2024-01-10 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-29444
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The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- ot-cert@dragos.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-29444
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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
PTCVendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
PTC Kepware KepServerEX | CISAThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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