CVE-2023-29444 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM via DLL hijacking or gain code execution by tricking users into installing trojanized software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-29444?
CVE-2023-29444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in PTC Kepware KEPServerEX, published on 10 Jan 2024. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29444?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Ptc Kepware Kepserverex, Ptc Thingworx Industrial Connectivity, Ptc Thingworx Kepware Server.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-29444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in PTC Kepware KEPServerEX
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w876-744c-hf5g.