CVE-2023-4931 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk Installer affects version 3.27.0.0. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code by injecting DLL files into the same folder where the application is installed, resulting in DLL hijacking in edputil.dll, samlib.dll, urlmon.dll, sspicli.dll, propsys.dll and profapi.dll files.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plesk	Plesk	3.27.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/17426121182103Vendor Advisory
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/uncontrolled-search-path-elemThird Party Advisory
https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/17426121182103Vendor Advisory
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/uncontrolled-search-path-elemThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-4931?

CVE-2023-4931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk Installer affects version 3.27.0.0. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code by injecting DLL files into the same folder where the applicat...

How severe is CVE-2023-4931?

CVE-2023-4931 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4931?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plesk Plesk.