CVE-2023-38121: ignition XSS — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
inductiveautomation	ignition	< 8.1.26

References

Advisories & Patches

https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38121? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-38121? +

CVE-2023-38121 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38121? +

CVE-2023-38121 affects products from inductiveautomation, specifically: ignition. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38121? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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