CVE-2023-29444
Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
PTC
commercial·USaka thingworx kepware server, thingworx industrial connectivity, kepware kepserverex
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Persistence
References
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
cisa.gov
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023090139
cybersecurity-help.cz
https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.238497
vuldb.com
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