How severe is CVE-2023-29081?

CVE-2023-29081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29081?

CVE-2023-29081 primarily affects Flexera Installshield. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29081?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-29081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32684.

When was CVE-2023-29081 published?

CVE-2023-29081 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29081

CVE-2023-29081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flexera Installshield with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32684
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Flexera Installshield
Published: 2024-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been reported in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. This vulnerability may allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29081?: A vulnerability has been reported in Suite Setups built with versions prior to InstallShield 2023 R2. This vulnerability may allow locally authenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when handling move operations on local, temporary folders.
How severe is CVE-2023-29081?: CVE-2023-29081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29081?: CVE-2023-29081 primarily affects Flexera Installshield. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-29081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32684.
When was CVE-2023-29081 published?: CVE-2023-29081 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2023-29081-InstallShield-Symlink-Vulnerability-Affecting/ta-p/305052

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2016:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2017:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2017:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2018:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2019:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2020:r3sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2021:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2021:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2022:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2022:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:flexera:installshield:2023:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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