CVE-2023-0598
CVE-2023-0598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Ifix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Ge Ifix
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0598?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0598?
- CVE-2023-0598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-0598 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0598?
- CVE-2023-0598 primarily affects Ge Ifix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0598?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-0598 published?
- CVE-2023-0598 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX-Secure-Deployment-Guide?language=en_US
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-073-03
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ifix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ifix:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ifix:2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2016-9360 — Medium (CVSS 6.7): An issue was discovered in General Electric (GE) Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX Version 5.8 SIM 13 and prior versions, Proficy…
- CVE-2019-18243 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): HMI/SCADA iFIX (Versions 6.1 and prior) allows a local authenticated user to modify system-wide iFIX configurations…
- CVE-2019-18255 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): HMI/SCADA iFIX (Versions 6.1 and prior) allows a local authenticated user to modify system-wide iFIX configurations…
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