PTC Kepware KepServerEX/ThingWorx Kepware Server up to 6.14.263.0 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PTC Kepware KepServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server up to 6.14.263.0. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-29444. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PTC Kepware KepServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server up to 6.14.263.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/31/2023 as icsa-23-243-03. The advisory is shared at cisa.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-29444. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-33013). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/06/2023 🔍
08/31/2023 +147 days 🔍
08/31/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/15/2025 +623 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: icsa-23-243-03
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29444 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29444
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238497
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2023 19:57
Updated: 05/15/2025 15:52
Changes: 08/31/2023 19:57 (35), 09/27/2023 18:04 (1), 05/15/2025 15:52 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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