Vulnerability · Published Apr 28, 2023 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2023-1968CVE-2023-1968
Critical 10.0
In plain English
A critical-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 1.8% (higher than 79% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)10.0Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Instruments with Illumina Universal Copy Service v2.x are vulnerable due to binding to an unrestricted IP address. An unauthenticated malicious actor could use UCS to listen on all IP addresses, including those capable of accepting remote communications.
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-1327 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H