CVE-2023-50233

Inductive Automation Ignition getJavaExecutable Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Inductive Automation Ignition getJavaExecutable Directory Traversal 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 getJavaExecutable method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22029.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-55055 Inductive Automation Ignition getJavaExecutable Directory Traversal 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 getJavaExecutable method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22029.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:inductiveautomation:ignition:8.1.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Inductiveautomation
Inductiveautomation ignition
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:inductiveautomation:ignition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Inductiveautomation
Inductiveautomation ignition
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 10:09 PM
Reserved
Dec 5, 2023, 4:15 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:16 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:39 AM