CVE-2023-4931 json
Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Plesk
published 2023-11-27 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-54767
- cvss
- 6.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 16%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 6.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- Plesk Plesk Installer
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element
References
-
support.plesk.com
/hc/en-us/articles/17426121182103
vendor-advisory
-
incibe.es
/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/uncontrolled-search-path-element-vulnerability-plesk
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-4931
- NVD CVE-2023-4931
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