CVE-2023-39461: scada data gateway (CVSS 4.4)

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-117 CWE-117

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-23-1029/ https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39461? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-39461? +

CVE-2023-39461 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39461? +

CVE-2023-39461 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-2023-39461? +

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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