Deserialization in Inductive Automation Ignition
CVE-2023-50220
Inductive Automation Ignition Base64Element Deserialization of Untrusted Data 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 Base64Element class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21801.
Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization
EPSS: 0.018 (77.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Inductive Automation Ignition — versions 8.1.30
- Inductiveautomation Ignition
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50220?
- CVE-2023-50220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50220?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-50220 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.