Vulnerability · Published Jan 10, 2024 · Assigned by Dragos
CVE-2023-29445Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path in Kepware KEPServerEX from PTC. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 15% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PTC | Kepware KEPServerEX | 0 – through 6.14.263.0 |
| PTC | ThingWorx Kepware Server | 0 – through 6.14.263.0 |
| PTC | ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity | 8.0 – through 8.5 |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H