CVE-2023-39474 Inductive Automation Ignition downloadLaunchClientJar Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.0 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 18 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into connecting to a malicious server that serves an unvalidated JAR file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-39474?

CVE-2023-39474 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Inductive Automation Ignition downloadLaunchClientJar 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 connect to a malicious server.

The specific flaw exists within the downloadLaunchClientJar function. The issue results from the lack of validating a remote JAR file prior to loading it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19915.

Weakness: CWE-494

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inductiveautomation Ignition.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39474 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-2023-39474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxgg-x4q8-f464.