CVE-2023-39461

low-risk
Published 2024-05-03

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Improper Output Neutralization For Logs Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of event logs. The issue results from improper sanitization of log output. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20535.

Do I need to act?

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0.16% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 4.4/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Scada Data Gateway

Affected Vendors

Trianglemicroworks

References (4)

Release Notes https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/
Release Notes https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new
Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/
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low-risk
Severity 14/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal