HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-38124
HIGH

CVE-2023-38124

CWE-749Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Task Scheduling Exposed Dangerous Function 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 Ignition Gateway server. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20541.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38124 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

inductiveautomation1 product(s)
ignition
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/
ADVISORYhttps://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-security
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/

All References (4)

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https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/Third Party Advisory
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https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1015/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-38124
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-749
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-38124 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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