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CVE-2023-29444— Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX

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Affected
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

Kepware Kepserverex是美国Kepware公司的一个可与多种工业设备进行通讯的应用软件。该软件支持150多个通讯协议，支持通过单个平台为企业提供可靠实时的数据。 Kepware KepServerEX 6.14.263.0 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于​KEPServerEX 的安装程序容易受到 DLL 搜索顺序劫持，这可能允许攻击者使用恶意 DLL 重新打包安装程序，并诱骗用户安装木马软件，导致以管理员权限执行代码。

CVSS 6.3 · Medium EPSS 0.20% · P8
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-29444

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
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. 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对搜索路径元素未加控制
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Kepware Kepserverex 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Kepware Kepserverex是美国Kepware公司的一个可与多种工业设备进行通讯的应用软件。该软件支持150多个通讯协议，支持通过单个平台为企业提供可靠实时的数据。 Kepware KepServerEX 6.14.263.0 及之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于​KEPServerEX 的安装程序容易受到 DLL 搜索顺序劫持，这可能允许攻击者使用恶意 DLL 重新打包安装程序，并诱骗用户安装木马软件，导致以管理员权限执行代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX 0 ~ 6.14.263.0 -
PTC ThingWorx Kepware Server 0 ~ 6.14.263.0 -
PTC ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity 8.0 ~ 8.5 -

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2023-29444

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-29444 (1)

Other References for CVE-2023-29444 (1)

Same Patch Batch · PTC · 2024-01-10 · 4 CVEs total

CVE-2023-29445 7.8 HIGH Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
CVE-2023-29447 5.7 MEDIUM Insufficiently Protected Credentials in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
CVE-2023-29446 4.7 MEDIUM Improper Input Validation in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: Kepware KEPServerEX
Same vendor: PTC
Same weakness: CWE-427

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