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CVE-2023-38121

Inductiveautomation Ignition remote code execution

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 1.24%
  1. Published3 May 2024

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the id parameter provided to the Inductive Automation Ignition web interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20355.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Inductiveautomation Ignition< 8.1.26

Remediation

Fixed in
Inductiveautomation Ignition≥ 8.1.26

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-38121 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-38121 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.24%.

How severe is CVE-2023-38121?

CVE-2023-38121 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38121?

Affected products include Inductiveautomation Ignition.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38121?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Inductiveautomation Ignition 8.1.26 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.