CVE-2023-38121 Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via XSS in the Ignition OPC UA Quick Client, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38121?
CVE-2023-38121 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting 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 visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the id parameter provided to the Inductive Automation Ignition web interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20355.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inductiveautomation Ignition.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-38121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Inductive Automation Ignition
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f526-9q5m-qh6g.