CVE-2023-39461 Other in SCADA Data Gateway
Remote attackers can write arbitrary files via improper log sanitization, potentially leading to root code execution in SCADA systems.
- 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-2023-39461?
CVE-2023-39461 is a medium-severity 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-117
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-39461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39461 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-r8p9-94v3-7g9h.