CVE-2023-39460 Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
Remote attackers can create arbitrary files via path traversal in event logs, potentially leading to root code execution when combined with other flaws.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-39460?
CVE-2023-39460 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create 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 creation of event logs. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20534.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39460?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39460?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-39460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway
- CVE-2023-39457 Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Missing Authentication Vulnerability
- CVE-2020-10611 Memory corruption in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway 3.02.0697 through 4.0.122, 2.41.0213 through 4.0.122
- CVE-2023-2186 Other in SCADA Data Gateway
- CVE-2023-39459 Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-39465 Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Use of Hard-coded Cryptograhic Key Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvwr-q9h4-788c.