CVE-2023-39474: ignition (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition downloadLaunchClientJar 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 connect to a malicious server. The specific flaw exists within the downloadLaunchClientJar function. The issue results from the lack of validating a remote JAR file prior to loading it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19915.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-494 CWE-494

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
inductiveautomation	ignition	8.1.0 — 8.1.35

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1049/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1049/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39474? +

Inductive Automation Ignition downloadLaunchClientJar 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 connect to a malicious server. The specific flaw exists within the downloadLaunchClientJar function. The issue results from the lack of validating a remote JAR file prior to loading it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. . Was ZDI-CAN-19915. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-39474? +

CVE-2023-39474 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39474? +

CVE-2023-39474 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-2023-39474? +

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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