Multiple vulnerabilities in PTC Kepware KepServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-29444 CVE-2023-29445 CVE-2023-29446 CVE-2023-29447 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-427 CWE-22 CWE-522 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ThingWorx Kepware Server Server applications / Other server solutions Kepware KepServerEX Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | PTC |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU80223
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29444
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local administrator can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsThingWorx Kepware Server: 6.14.263.0
Kepware KepServerEX: 6.14.263.0
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
http://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU80224
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29445
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local administrator can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsThingWorx Kepware Server: 6.14.263.0
Kepware KepServerEX: 6.14.263.0
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
http://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU80225
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29446
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick a victim to load a specially crafted project file and read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsKepware KepServerEX: 6.14.263.0
ThingWorx Kepware Server: 6.14.263.0
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
http://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
4) Insufficiently protected credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU80226
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29447
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A remote attacker on the local network can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack via ARP spoofing and obtain the web server's plaintext credentials.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsThingWorx Kepware Server: 6.14.263.0
Kepware KepServerEX: 6.14.263.0
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03
http://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
