Inductive Automation Ignition ExtendedDocumentCodec Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-50223

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Inductive Automation

Status
Ignition
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-50223?

The vulnerability within Inductive Automation's Ignition software involves the ExtendedDocumentCodec class, where insufficient validation of user-supplied data allows remote attackers to perform deserialization of untrusted data. Exploitation of this flaw results in arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges, provided that authentication is achieved. This poses significant risks to affected installations, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over critical application services.

Affected Version(s)

Ignition 6.4.1.207

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-018/
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https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515...
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EPSS Score

53% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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