CVE-2023-29492
Novi Survey Insecure Deserialization Vulnerability
Novi Survey Novi Survey
Novi Survey before 8.9.43676 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server in the context of the service account. This does not provide access to stored survey or response data.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 13 April 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 4 May 2023.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 2.7%, which is higher than 86% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2023-29492 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2023-29492.
What does CVE-2023-29492 affect?
CVE-2023-29492 affects Novi Survey Novi Survey. Novi Survey before 8.9.43676 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server in the context of the service account. This does not provide access to stored survey or response data.
How severe is CVE-2023-29492?
CVE-2023-29492 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.7%, higher than 86% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 4 May 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-29492?
Apply the vendor patch for Novi Survey Novi Survey as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.