Inductive Automation Ignition getParams Argument Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
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 getParams method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to prepare an argument for a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
Additional Details
Inductive Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5b
Disclosure Timeline
- 2023-08-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-02-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
