CVE-2022-35869CWE-288

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114)

High · published July 25, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
7.5
EPSS
60%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 No authentication required! This vulnerability in Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 allows remote attackers to waltz right in and access sensitive functionalities. ⚡ Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock its front door; anyone can just walk in and access the guest services without any checks at the reception desk! An attacker can bypass authentication completely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical system functions. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data exposure, or even control over the automation processes, which can be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to lock its front door; anyone can just walk in and access the guest services without any checks at the reception desk! The flaw exists in the 'com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.web.pages' package, where proper authentication checks are absent, allowing access to functionalities without any login required.

What to do

An attacker can bypass authentication completely, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical system functions. This could lead to unauthorized changes, data exposure, or even control over the automation processes, which can be absolutely devastating! Patch to version 8.1.16 or later immediately to address this vulnerability. Additionally, review your security configurations to ensure proper authentication measures are in place going forward. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your systems, and soon you’ll be a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.59896 · 99.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2022-07-25T18:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 18:16Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114)
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