What is the severity of CVE-2022-1704?

CVE-2022-1704 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow an XXE attack.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1704?

To resolve CVE-2022-1704, update Inductive Automation Ignition to versions 8.1.8 or later, or 7.9.21 or later.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2022-1704?

CVE-2022-1704 may enable attackers to perform XML External Entity (XXE) attacks during the backup restoration process.

Which versions of Ignition are affected by CVE-2022-1704?

CVE-2022-1704 affects Inductive Automation Ignition versions prior to 8.1.8 and 7.9 versions prior to 7.9.21.

Is CVE-2022-1704 a widespread vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2022-1704 affects multiple versions of the widely used Inductive Automation Ignition software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-1704

critical

9.8

CWE

611

5/8/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2022-1704: Inductive Automation Ignition

First published: Fri Aug 05 2022(Updated: )

Due to an XML external entity reference, the software parses XML in the backup/restore functionality without XML security flags, which may lead to a XXE attack while restoring the backup.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Inductive Automation Ignition
Inductive Automation Ignition
Inductive Automation Ignition	>=7.9.0<7.9.21
Inductive Automation Ignition	>=8.1.0<8.1.8

Remedy

Inductive Automation recommends users upgrade the Ignition software to the latest version: Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 8.1.9 or later Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 7.9.21 or later

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Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-22-207-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1704?
CVE-2022-1704 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow an XXE attack.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1704?
To resolve CVE-2022-1704, update Inductive Automation Ignition to versions 8.1.8 or later, or 7.9.21 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2022-1704?
CVE-2022-1704 may enable attackers to perform XML External Entity (XXE) attacks during the backup restoration process.
Which versions of Ignition are affected by CVE-2022-1704?
CVE-2022-1704 affects Inductive Automation Ignition versions prior to 8.1.8 and 7.9 versions prior to 7.9.21.
Is CVE-2022-1704 a widespread vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2022-1704 affects multiple versions of the widely used Inductive Automation Ignition software.

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