CVE-2023-38122

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Permissive Cross-domain Policy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Permissive Cross-domain Policy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the web server. The issue results from the lack of appropriate Content Security Policy headers. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20539.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory inductiveautomation.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1013/ 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-2023-38122?
CVE-2023-38122 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38122?
To fix CVE-2023-38122, 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-2023-38122 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38122 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-2023-38122?
CVE-2023-38122 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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