CVE-2023-29444: kepware — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-427 CWE-427

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ptc	kepware_kepserverex	6.0.2107.0 — 6.14.263.0
ptc	thingworx_kepware_server	6.8 — 6.14.263.0
ptc	thingworx_industrial_connectivity	8.0 — 8.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528 https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03 https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-29444? +

CVE-2023-29444 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29444? +

CVE-2023-29444 affects products from ptc, specifically: kepware_kepserverex, thingworx_industrial_connectivity, thingworx_kepware_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-29444? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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