How severe is CVE-2023-29168?

CVE-2023-29168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29168?

CVE-2023-29168 affects Ptc Vuforia Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29168?

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

When was CVE-2023-29168 published?

CVE-2023-29168 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29168

CVE-2023-29168 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ptc Vuforia Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ptc Vuforia Studio
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The local Vuforia web application does not support HTTPS, and federated credentials are passed via basic authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29168?: The local Vuforia web application does not support HTTPS, and federated credentials are passed via basic authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-29168?: CVE-2023-29168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29168?: CVE-2023-29168 affects Ptc Vuforia Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29168 published?: CVE-2023-29168 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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