MEDIUM
CVE-2023-29447
CWE-522Published: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in KEPServerEX could allow an adversary to capture user credentials as the web server uses basic authentication.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-29447 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/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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CVE Program 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-2023-29447
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-29447 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.