CVE-2023-4931

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk

Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk Installer affects version 3.27.0.0. A local attacker could execute arbitrary code by injecting DLL files into the same folder where the application is installed, resulting in DLL hijacking in edputil.dll, samlib.dll, urlmon.dll, sspicli.dll, propsys.dll and profapi.dll files.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The vulnerability has been fixed in Plesk Installer 3.55.0.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory plesk.com
Affected: Plesk Plesk Installer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4931?
CVE-2023-4931 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4931?
To fix CVE-2023-4931: The vulnerability has been fixed in Plesk Installer 3.55.0.
Is CVE-2023-4931 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4931 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-2023-4931?
CVE-2023-4931 affects Plesk Plesk Installer.
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