How severe is CVE-2023-38122?

CVE-2023-38122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38122?

CVE-2023-38122 affects Inductiveautomation Ignition. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38122?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38122 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38122 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41948.

When was CVE-2023-38122 published?

CVE-2023-38122 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38122

CVE-2023-38122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inductiveautomation Ignition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-942.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41948
Weakness: CWE-942
Affected product: Inductiveautomation Ignition
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38122?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-38122?: CVE-2023-38122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38122?: CVE-2023-38122 affects Inductiveautomation Ignition. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38122?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38122 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38122 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41948.
When was CVE-2023-38122 published?: CVE-2023-38122 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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