CVE-2023-39463 File upload in SCADA Data Gateway

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via unrestricted file upload in the trusted certification feature.

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-2023-39463?

CVE-2023-39463 is a high-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 Trusted Certification Unrestricted Upload of File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 trusted certification feature. The issue lies in the handling of the OpcUaSecurityCertificateAuthorityTrustDir variable, which allows an arbitrary file write with attacker-controlled data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20537.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39463?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39463?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-39463 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39463 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8qpq-fxqg-2p7h.

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