CVE-2023-50232

Name: CVE-2023-50232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:16:12.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50232 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inductive Automation Ignition getParams Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition getParams Argument Injection 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 getParams method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to prepare an argument for a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22028.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inductiveautomation	Ignition	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.33

References

https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5bVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-184/Third Party Advisory
https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5bVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-184/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50232?

How severe is CVE-2023-50232?

CVE-2023-50232 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50232?

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