CVE-2023-38122

Name: CVE-2023-38122
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:56.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38122 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Permissive Cross-domain Policy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Permissive Cross-domain Policy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the web server. The issue results from the lack of appropriate Content Security Policy headers. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20539.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-942

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inductiveautomation	Ignition	< 8.1.26

References

https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1013/Third Party Advisory
https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1013/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38122?

How severe is CVE-2023-38122?

CVE-2023-38122 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38122?

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Source: NVD / NIST