CVE-2023-4770

Uncontrolled Search Path Element Vulnerability in 4D and 4D Windows Server

Description

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been found on 4D and 4D server Windows executables applications, affecting version 19 R8 100218. This vulnerability consists in a DLL hijacking by replacing x64 shfolder.dll in the installation path, causing an arbitrary code execution.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory incibe.es
Affected: 4D 4D.exe
Affected: 4D 4D Server.exe
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/uncontrolled-search-path-element-vulnerability-4d-and-4d-windows-server third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4770?
CVE-2023-4770 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4770?
To fix CVE-2023-4770, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4770 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4770 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4770?
CVE-2023-4770 affects 4D 4D.exe, 4D 4D Server.exe.
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