Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch in PTC KEPServerEx
CVE-2023-5909
KEPServerEX does not properly validate certificates from clients which may allow unauthenticated users to connect.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.5
HIGH
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:3.6
EPSS Probability:0.44%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-297 ↗CWE-297 Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PTC | KEPServerEX | 0 <= 6.14.263.0 (affected) |
| PTC | ThingWorx Kepware Server | 0 <= 6.14.263.0 (affected) |
| PTC | ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity | All versions (affected) |
| PTC | OPC-Aggregator | 0 <= 6.14 (affected) |
| PTC | ThingWorx Kepware Edge | 0 <= 1.7 (affected) |
| Rockwell Automation | KEPServer Enterprise | 0 <= 6.14.263.0 (affected) |
| GE Gigital | Industrial Gateway Server | 0 <= 7.614 (affected) |
| Software Toolbox | TOP Server | 0 <= 6.14.263.0 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.442%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) · CERT · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-11-01T16:18:45 |
| Published | 2023-11-30T22:05:59 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-25T17:20:07 |
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