CVE-2023-1966 CVE-2023-1966
Unauthenticated attackers can upload and execute code with elevated privileges on Illumina sequencing instruments, compromising system integrity and data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1966?
CVE-2023-1966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Illumina MiSeq Control Software, published on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Instruments with Illumina Universal Copy Service v1.x and v2.x contain an unnecessary privileges vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor could upload and execute code remotely at the operating system level, which could allow an attacker to change settings, configurations, software, or access sensitive data on the affected product.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1966?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Illumina Iscan Firmware, Illumina Iseq 100 Firmware, Illumina Miniseq Firmware, Illumina Miseq Firmware, Illumina Miseqdx Firmware, Illumina Nextseq 1000 Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1966?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-1966 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1966 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Illumina MiSeq Control Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v566-5q2w-h94w.