CVE-2023-39457

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Missing Authentication Vulnerability

Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Missing Authentication Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists due to the lack of user authentication. The issue results from missing authentication in the default system configuration. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20501.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory trianglemicroworks.com
Affected: Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1025/ third party advisory
https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new vendor advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39457?
CVE-2023-39457 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39457?
To fix CVE-2023-39457, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-39457 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39457 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-39457?
CVE-2023-39457 affects Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway.
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