CVE-2023-38124

Name: CVE-2023-38124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:10.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 55.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38124 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 55.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

55.82%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

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-23-1015/Third Party Advisory
https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38124?

How severe is CVE-2023-38124?

CVE-2023-38124 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 55.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38124?

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