Vulnerability identifier: #VU63493

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1706

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ignition
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: CoreOS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in ignition configs. A remote user on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ignition: 2.0.0 - 2.13.0

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2082274
http://github.com/coreos/ignition/issues/1300
http://github.com/coreos/ignition/commit/4b70b44b430ecf8377a276e89b5acd3a6957d4ea
http://github.com/coreos/ignition/pull/1350
http://github.com/coreos/ignition/issues/1315

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.