CVE-2023-0598: ge digital proficy ifix Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-0598 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Code Injection vulnerability in ge digital proficy ifix. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 16-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-01-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.