CVE-2023-29444

low-risk
Published 2024-01-10

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.03% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.3/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (3)

Kepware Kepserverex
Thingworx Kepware Server
Thingworx Industrial Connectivity

Affected Vendors

Ptc

References (4)

Third Party Advisory https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
Vendor Advisory https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
Third Party Advisory https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
Vendor Advisory https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
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low-risk
Severity 16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low