Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-38124
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.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2023-38124
- cpe:2.3:a:inductiveautomation:ignition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-38124
54.94%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-38124
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
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5.9
|
Zero Day Initiative | 2024-05-03 |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST | 2025-03-13 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-38124
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The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-38124
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/
ZDI-23-1015 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory
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https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
Inductive Automation Participates in Pwn2Own to Strengthen Ignition Security | Inductive AutomationVendor Advisory
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