CVE-2023-38123

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Missing Authentication for Critical Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Missing Authentication for Critical Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication 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 server configuration. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to password change functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-20540.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory inductiveautomation.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1014/ 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-2023-38123?
CVE-2023-38123 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38123?
To fix CVE-2023-38123, 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-2023-38123 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38123 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-2023-38123?
CVE-2023-38123 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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