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Inductive Automation Ignition ResponseParser Notification Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

January 5th, 2024

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 ResponseParser method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. 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
  • 2024-01-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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