CVE-2023-0598: GE Digital Proficy Code Injection

Published Mar 16, 2023

Updated

GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable to code injection, which may allow an attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path and gain full control of the HMI software.

Affected Software

6 affected components

GE iFIX=6.1

GE iFIX=6.5

GE iFIX=2022

GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022

GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1

GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5

Remediation

Information

GE Digital recommends that users upgrade to Proficy iFIX 2023. GE Digital recommends that any users choosing not to upgrade at this time apply the Simulation Drivers (SIMs) provided below to their earlier GE Digital Proficy iFIX versions (login required): * iFIX 2023 - select “Download Software Updates”: * iFIX 2022 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX2022-WebSecurity-001 * iFIX v6.1 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX61-WebSecurity-001 * iFIX v6.5 SIM https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX65-WebSecurity-001

Event History

Mar 16, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:13 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:13 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-23-073-03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0598?

CVE-2023-0598 is a vulnerability in GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 that allows an attacker to insert malicious configuration files and gain full control of the HMI software.

How severe is the CVE-2023-0598 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2023-0598 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

What is the affected software by CVE-2023-0598?

The affected software include GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0598?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-0598 by injecting malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path.

Are there any resources for securing iFIX?

Yes, you can refer to the iFIX Secure Deployment Guide from GE Digital Support (https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/iFIX-Secure-Deployment-Guide?language=en_US).

Are there any advisories related to CVE-2023-0598?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-0598 in the ICS Advisory from CISA (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-073-03).

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-0598?

The CWE ID for CVE-2023-0598 is 94.