Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-38124Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Task Scheduling Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.2

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Ignition from Inductive Automation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 59.6% (higher than 99.1% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.2High

Exploit odds (30 days)59.6%top 0.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inductive Automation	Ignition	8.1.24

Weakness: CWE-749 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1015 x_research-advisory
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