CVE-2023-0598: GE Digital Proficy iFIX 2022, GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.1, and GE Digital Proficy iFIX v6.5 are vulnerable t

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-0598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ifix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-16 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge ifix DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.1 · 6.5 · 2022

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ifix || rpm -q ifix || ifix --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ifix sudo apt install ifix=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo apt-mark hold ifix

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ifix sudo dnf downgrade ifix-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ifix

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0598?

ifix: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0598 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0598 affect?

CVE-2023-0598 affects ifix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 an

How urgent is CVE-2023-0598?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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