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CVE-2023-50233: Inductive Automation Ignition getJavaExecutable Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 2.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-05-03 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-22

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition getJavaExecutable Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious server. The specific flaw exists within the getJavaExecutable method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22029.

Affected products

• Inductive Automation Ignition: from 8.1.0 before 8.1.33 — fixed in 8.1.33

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.33. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5b
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-185/
• https://security.inductiveautomation.com/?tcuUid=fc4c4515-046d-4365-b688-693337449c5b
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-185/

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