title: Inductive Automation Ignition
description: Due to an XML external entity reference, the software parses XML in the backup/restore functionality without XML security flags, which may lead to a XXE attack while restoring the backup.
problem types: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')
affected:
{
product: Ignition
vendor: Inductive Automation
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 8.1.7, status: affected, version: 8.1, versionType: custom
lessThan: 7.9.21, status: affected, version: All, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: LOW
baseScore: 7.6
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
version: 3.1
]
solutions: Inductive Automation recommends users upgrade the Ignition software to the latest version:
Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 8.1.9 or later
Inductive Automation Ignition: Version 7.9.21 or later