How severe is CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 primarily affects Ptc Kepware Kepserverex. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29445?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-29445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-33014.

When was CVE-2023-29445 published?

CVE-2023-29445 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29445

CVE-2023-29445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ptc Kepware Kepserverex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-33014
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ptc Kepware Kepserverex
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29445?: An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-29445?: CVE-2023-29445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29445?: CVE-2023-29445 primarily affects Ptc Kepware Kepserverex. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-29445 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29445 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-33014.
When was CVE-2023-29445 published?: CVE-2023-29445 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ptc:kepware_kepserverex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_industrial_connectivity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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