CVE-2023-29446: ptc kepware_kepserverex
CVSS: 4.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-01-2024Last modified 14-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-29446 is a medium (CVSS 4.7) vulnerability in ptc kepware_kepserverex. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability has been discovered that could allow an adversary to inject a UNC path via a malicious project file. This allows an adversary to capture NLTMv2 hashes and potentially crack them offline.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
15%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-40Path Traversal: '\\UNC\share\name\' (Windows UNC Share)The product accepts input that identifies a Windows UNC share ('\\UNC\share\name') that potentially redirects access to an unintended location or arbitrary file.
- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected systems
Ptc3 products
- kepware_kepserverex≤ 6.14.263.0 | ≥ 6.0.2107.0, ≤ 6.14.263.0
- thingworx_industrial_connectivity≥ 8.0, ≤ 8.5
- thingworx_kepware_server≤ 6.14.263.0 | ≥ 6.8, ≤ 6.14.263.0
1 vendor · 3 products
References
3 links
www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Government ResourceThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource- www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
- www.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory