Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk
CVE-2023-4931

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Plesk

Status
Plesk Installer
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-4931?

A local attacker can exploit an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in the Plesk Installer. This weakness, found in version 3.27.0.0, allows for the execution of arbitrary code through the injection of malicious DLL files into the installation folder. Specifically, the attacker can manipulate files including edputil.dll, samlib.dll, urlmon.dll, sspicli.dll, propsys.dll, and profapi.dll, leading to potential DLL hijacking on affected systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Plesk Installer 3.27.0.0

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/uncont...
https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/17426121182103
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alexander Huaman Jaimes
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