CVE-2023-38124

high-risk
Published 2024-05-03

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.

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53.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 46% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Inductiveautomation

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2ow...
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/
Vendor Advisory https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2ow...
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/
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high-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 18/34 · Moderate
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal