Is CVE-2023-38122 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38122 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38122 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38122 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38122?

CVE-2023-38122 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-38122

CWE-942Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38122 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.