CVE-2023-38124 Code injection in Ignition
Remote attackers with authentication can execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM via exposed dangerous functions in Ignition Gateway.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38124?
CVE-2023-38124 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Task Scheduling Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Ignition Gateway server. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20541.
Weakness: CWE-749
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38124?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inductiveautomation Ignition.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-38124 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38124 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Inductive Automation Ignition
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj6x-xhq4-hq99.