Vulnerability · Published Apr 28, 2023 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2023-1966CVE-2023-1966
High 7.4
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in iScan Control Software from Illumina . There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 60% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 39.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Illumina | iScan Control Software | 4.0.04.0.5 |
| Illumina | MiniSeq Control Software | 2.0 |
| Illumina | iSeq 100 | All versions |
| Illumina | MiSeq Control Software | 4.0 (RUO Mode) |
| Illumina | MiSeqDx Operating Software | 4.0.1 |
| Illumina | NextSeq 500/550 Control Software | 4.0 |
| Illumina | NextSeq 550Dx Control Software | 4.0 (RUO Mode) |
| Illumina | NextSeq 550Dx Operating Software | 1.0.0 – through 1.3.11.3.3 |
| Illumina | NextSeq 1000/2000 Control Software | 0 – through 1.4.1 |
| Illumina | NovaSeq 6000 Control Software | 0 – through 1.7 |
| Illumina | NovaSeq Control Software | 1.8 |
Weakness: CWE-250 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H