How severe is CVE-2023-29447?

CVE-2023-29447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29447?

CVE-2023-29447 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-2023-29447?

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

Does CVE-2023-29447 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29447 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-33016.

When was CVE-2023-29447 published?

CVE-2023-29447 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29447

CVE-2023-29447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ptc Kepware Kepserverex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-33016
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ptc Kepware Kepserverex
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29447?: An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-29447?: CVE-2023-29447 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29447?: CVE-2023-29447 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-2023-29447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-29447 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29447 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-33016.
When was CVE-2023-29447 published?: CVE-2023-29447 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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