MEDIUM
CVE-2023-29446
CWE-40Published: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An improper input validation vulnerability has been discovered that could allow an adversary to inject a UNC path via a malicious project file. This allows an adversary to capture NLTMv2 hashes and potentially crack them offline.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-29446 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ptc3 product(s)
kepware kepserverexthingworx kepware serverthingworx industrial connectivity
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-243-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.dragos.com/advisory/ptcs-kepserverex-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/cs399528Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-29446
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-40
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-40)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-29446 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.