Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-38124?

Affected: Ignition (Inductiveautomation) versions >= 8.1.24. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-38124 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-38124 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-38124?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-38124?

Fixed versions are available, including Ignition 8.1.26.

How urgently should CVE-2023-38124 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2023-38124

High

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Task Scheduling Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Published May 3, 2024 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-38124 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Ignition (Inductiveautomation).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ignition 8.1.26.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

60%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

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.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IgnitionInductiveautomation	>= 8.1.24	8.1.26

Patched Releases

Ignition

8.1.26

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 3, 2024
Last updated
Aug 2, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-749 Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

References

advisoryvendor-provided URL
advisoryhttps://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5b
advisoryUSOM advisory
advisoryhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/
advisoryZDI-23-1015

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Task Scheduling Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected: Ignition (Inductiveautomation) versions >= 8.1.24. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Ignition 8.1.26.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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