CVE-2023-29492
Published: April 13, 2023
Official Description
Novi Survey contains an insecure deserialization vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code on the server in the context of the service account.
CISA KEV Advisory
Novi Survey Insecure Deserialization Vulnerability
Novi Survey contains an insecure deserialization vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code on the server in the context of the service account.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Novi Survey allows attackers to execute code on the server by exploiting insecure deserialization. With a high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation in the wild, this flaw presents a significant and urgent risk.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world impact.
Organizations using Novi Survey should apply available patches or updates immediately to address this insecure deserialization vulnerability. If no specific patch is available, consider isolating the application or implementing strict input validation as a temporary measure.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-29492 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2023-29492 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-29492 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1