How severe is CVE-2023-29503?

CVE-2023-29503 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-2023-29503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29503?

CVE-2023-29503 primarily affects Hornerautomation Cscape. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29503?

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.

When was CVE-2023-29503 published?

CVE-2023-29503 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29503

CVE-2023-29503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hornerautomation Cscape 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Hornerautomation Cscape
Published: 2023-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files (e.g., CSP). This could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29503?: The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files (e.g., CSP). This could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2023-29503?: CVE-2023-29503 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-2023-29503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29503?: CVE-2023-29503 primarily affects Hornerautomation Cscape. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29503?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-29503 published?: CVE-2023-29503 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-143-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape:9.90:sp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hornerautomation:cscape_envisionrv:4.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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