CVE-2022-35873

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). 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 processing of ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the application to execute arbitrary Python scripts. The user interface fails to provide sufficient indication of the hazard. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-16949.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 2.42% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory inductiveautomation.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-Vulnerabilities vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1020/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35873?
CVE-2022-35873 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35873?
To fix CVE-2022-35873, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-35873 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-35873 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-35873?
CVE-2022-35873 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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