CVE-2023-29152 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of the CVE-2023-29152 vulnerability affecting PTC Vuforia Studio.

Understanding CVE-2023-29152

This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the PTC Vuforia Studio Improper Authorization vulnerability.

What is CVE-2023-29152?

The CVE-2023-29152 vulnerability identified in PTC Vuforia Studio allows an attacker to delete any file with the permissions of the Vuforia server account by manipulating the filename parameter in the request.

The Impact of CVE-2023-29152

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS base score of 6.2. It poses a high availability impact, requiring high privileges to exploit, and user interaction is required.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-29152

Delve deeper into the technical aspects of the PTC Vuforia Studio Improper Authorization vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

By changing the filename parameter in the request, an attacker could delete any file with the permissions of the Vuforia server account.

Affected Systems and Versions

PTC Vuforia Studio versions less than 9.9 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity, necessitating high privileges and user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the recommended steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2023-29152.

Immediate Steps to Take

PTC advises users to upgrade to Vuforia Studio release 9.9 or higher to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

In addition to immediate patching, organizations should enforce proper access controls and security measures to prevent unauthorized file deletions.

Patching and Updates

Regularly applying security patches and updates to PTC Vuforia Studio can help mitigate the risks associated with such vulnerabilities.