CVE-2023-38121

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.83% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory inductiveautomation.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/ third party advisory
https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38121?
CVE-2023-38121 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38121?
To fix CVE-2023-38121, 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-2023-38121 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38121 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-2023-38121?
CVE-2023-38121 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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