CVE-2023-0598

Name: CVE-2023-0598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T20:15:11.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0598 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable to code injection, which may allow an attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path and gain full control of the HMI software. . EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable to code injection, which may allow an attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path and gain full control of the HMI software.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Ifix	6.1
Ge	Ifix	6.5
Ge	Ifix	2022

References

https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX-Secure-Deployment-Guide?language=en_USPermissions Required
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-073-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX-Secure-Deployment-Guide?language=en_USPermissions Required
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-073-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0598?

How severe is CVE-2023-0598?

CVE-2023-0598 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0598?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST