CVE-2023-39462 Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Workspace Unrestricted Upload Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway, potentially leading to root code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-39462?

CVE-2023-39462 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway, published on 3 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Workspace Unrestricted Upload Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload 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 processing of workspace files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilitites to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20536.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-39462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3j9-rch8-vc7j.

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