Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Affected Inductive Automation Ignition versions contain a flaw in ScriptInvoke that can let a remote, highly privileged attacker run arbitrary Python code. The business risk is serious because successful abuse could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems managed through Ignition.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation for any affected Ignition deployment, especially in operational technology environments. High privileges reduce broad opportunistic risk, but arbitrary code execution on an industrial platform can create material operational and security impact.
Technical view
CVE-2022-36126 affects Ignition before 7.9.20 and 8.x before 8.1.17. The vulnerable ScriptInvoke function can execute attacker-supplied Python script. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where organizations run affected Ignition gateways, especially if administrative or scripting functionality is reachable over a network. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, deployment details, or affected components beyond the named versions.
Exploitation context
The provided data does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Public references include vendor support and Source Incite materials, indicating public technical awareness. High privileges are required, but post-authentication arbitrary code execution remains significant.
Researcher notes
The CVSS vector supports high impact but requires high privileges. The source bundle lacks CWE, CPE, and detailed vendor mitigation text. Do not infer affected products beyond Inductive Automation Ignition versions named in the CVE description.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Ignition 7.9 deployments to 7.9.20 or later.
- Upgrade Ignition 8.x deployments to 8.1.17 or later.
- Restrict administrative and scripting interfaces to trusted networks.
- Review vendor guidance for configuration-specific remediation details.
- Audit high-privilege accounts with access to affected Ignition systems.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Ignition gateway versions across production and test environments.
- Confirm no Ignition 7.9 builds below 7.9.20 remain.
- Confirm no Ignition 8.x builds below 8.1.17 remain.
- Review logs for unusual scripting or administrative activity.
- Validate network access controls around Ignition administrative surfaces.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/sourceincite/randyCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2022-0014/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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