CVE-2023-29412
Published: 18 April 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-29412 is a critical-severity OS Command Injection (CWE-78) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10. Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 14.2% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2023-29412 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) that permits remote code execution through manipulation of internal methods exposed on a Java RMI interface. The flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and affects the affected Schneider Electric product that implements the vulnerable RMI endpoint.
An unauthenticated attacker with network access can supply crafted input to the RMI interface, causing the application to execute arbitrary operating-system commands and thereby obtain full control of the host. No user interaction or credentials are required.
The vendor advisory SEVD-2023-101-04, referenced in the published notices, details the affected versions and available remediation steps, including patches or configuration changes that close the RMI exposure. The associated EPSS score rose from a low baseline to a peak of 0.0616 before receding to its current value of 0.0254, indicating a measurable increase in observed exploitation interest after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-32981
Vulnerability details
CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when manipulating internal methods through Java RMI interface.
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.