CVE-2022-36126: High severity inductive automation ignition vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Inductive Automation Ignition before 7.9.20 and 8.x before 8.1.17. The ScriptInvoke function allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a Python script.

Affected Software

2 affected components
inductiveautomation Ignition<7.9.20
inductiveautomation Ignition>=8.0.1<8.1.17

Event History

Jul 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36126?

CVE-2022-36126 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-36126?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2022-36126, upgrade Inductive Automation Ignition to version 7.9.20 or 8.1.17 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-36126?

CVE-2022-36126 affects Inductive Automation Ignition versions prior to 7.9.20 and versions between 8.0.1 and 8.1.16.

4

Can CVE-2022-36126 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-36126 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging the vulnerable ScriptInvoke function to execute arbitrary code.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2022-36126 enable?

CVE-2022-36126 enables remote code execution attacks, allowing unauthorized execution of Python scripts.

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