CVE-2023-38121 json
Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
published 2024-05-03 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-41947
- cvss
- 8.3
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 69%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the id parameter provided to the Inductive Automation Ignition web interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20355.
Patch / fix
- inductiveautomation ignition 8.1.26
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 8.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.0 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- inductiveautomation ignition
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
inductiveautomation.com
/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
vendor-advisory
-
zerodayinitiative.com
/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-38121
- NVD CVE-2023-38121
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