CVE-2023-28729 Code injection in Control FPWIN Pro

High 7.8 Published 21 Jul 2023 Updated 24 Oct 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious project files in Panasonic Control FPWIN Pro.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28729?

CVE-2023-28729 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Panasonic Control FPWIN Pro, published on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A type confusion vulnerability in Panasonic Control FPWIN Pro versions 7.6.0.3 and all previous versions may allow arbitrary code execution when opening specially crafted project files.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Panasonic Control Fpwin Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-28729 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28729 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-47mv-437c-47mj.