Insecure DLL loading in ThingWorx Kepware Server and Kepware KepServerEX - CVE-2023-29445
Published: September 1, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80224
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29445
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ThingWorx Kepware Server
Kepware KepServerEX
ThingWorx Kepware Server
Kepware KepServerEX
Software vendor:
PTC
PTC
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.