CVE-2023-50232

Inductive Automation Ignition getParams Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition getParams Argument Injection 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 connect to a malicious server. The specific flaw exists within the getParams method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to prepare an argument for a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22028.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 2.19% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory inductiveautomation.com
Affected: Inductive Automation Ignition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-184/ third party advisory
https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5b vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50232?
CVE-2023-50232 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50232?
To fix CVE-2023-50232, 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-2023-50232 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-50232 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-2023-50232?
CVE-2023-50232 affects Inductive Automation Ignition.
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