#VU78918 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Ignition - CVE-2023-38123
Published: August 3, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78918
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38123
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Ignition
Ignition
Software vendor:
Inductive Automation
Inductive Automation
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.