Vulnerability Description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29445?
CVE-2023-29445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-29445?
CVE-2023-29445 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-29445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ptc Kepware Kepserverex, Ptc Thingworx Kepware Server, Ptc Thingworx Industrial Connectivity.