Multiple vulnerabilities in Inductive Automation Ignition
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-38124 CVE-2023-38121 CVE-2023-38122 CVE-2023-38123 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-749 CWE-79 CWE-287 CWE-306 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ignition Server applications / SCADA systems |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU78914
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38124
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the exposure of a dangerous function. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIgnition: before 8.1.26
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/
http://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU78920
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38121
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the id parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIgnition: before 8.1.26
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/
http://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU78919
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38122
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of appropriate Content Security Policy headers. A remote administrator can bypass authentication mechanism and execute arbitrary code.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIgnition: before 8.1.26
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1013/
http://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Missing Authentication for Critical Function
EUVDB-ID: #VU78918
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38123
CWE-ID:
CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to password change functionality. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a speciall crafted file bypass authentication process on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIgnition: before 8.1.26
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1014/
http://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
