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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-018: Inductive Automation Ignition ExtendedDocumentCodec Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 05 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ExtendedDocumentCodec class. 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 SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Inductive Automation Ignition 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-018?

    The severity of ZDI-24-018 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution after authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-018?

    To fix ZDI-24-018, update your Inductive Automation Ignition installation to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-24-018?

    ZDI-24-018 affects installations of Inductive Automation Ignition that have specific vulnerable versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-018?

    ZDI-24-018 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires authentication for exploitation.

  • What components are involved in ZDI-24-018?

    ZDI-24-018 involves the ExtendedDocumentCodec class within the Inductive Automation Ignition software.

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