Inductive Automation Ignition SimpleXMLReader XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2023-39472

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Inductive Automation

Status
Ignition
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-39472?

The vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition's SimpleXMLReader involves inadequate restrictions on XML External Entity references. This flaw permits an attacker to craft a malicious XML document that, when processed, directs the XML parser to access a specified URI and incorporates the contents back into the XML document. As a result, sensitive information could be disclosed within the context of the SYSTEM. Proper authentication is necessary to exploit this vulnerability, heightening the importance of restricting access and validating incoming XML data to safeguard sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Ignition 8.1.17 LTS

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1048/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

CVSS V3.0

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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