CVE-2022-1704

Inductive Automation Ignition

Description

Due to an XML external entity reference, the software parses XML in the backup/restore functionality without XML security flags, which may lead to a XXE attack while restoring the backup.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Inductive Automation recommends users upgrade the Ignition software to the latest version: Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 8.1.9 or later Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 7.9.21 or later

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-207-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1704?
CVE-2022-1704 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1704?
To fix CVE-2022-1704: Inductive Automation recommends users upgrade the Ignition software to the latest version: Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 8.1.9 or later Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 7.9.21 or later
Is CVE-2022-1704 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1704 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1704?
CVE-2022-1704 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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