CVE-2023-39457: scada data gateway Missing Auth (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Missing Authentication Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists due to the lack of user authentication. The issue results from missing authentication in the default system configuration. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20501.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
trianglemicroworks	scada_data_gateway	All

References

Other References

https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1025/ https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1025/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39457? +

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Missing Authentication Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists due to the lack of user authentication. The issue results from missing authentication in the default system configuration. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20501. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-39457? +

CVE-2023-39457 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39457? +

CVE-2023-39457 affects products from trianglemicroworks, specifically: scada_data_gateway. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-39457? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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