CVE-2023-39464

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway GTWWebMonitorService Unquoted Search Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway GTWWebMonitorService Unquoted Search Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute 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 configuration of the GTWWebMonitorService service. The path to the service executable contains spaces not surrounded by quotations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20538.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory trianglemicroworks.com
Affected: Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1032/ 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-2023-39464?
CVE-2023-39464 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39464?
To fix CVE-2023-39464, 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-2023-39464 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39464 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-2023-39464?
CVE-2023-39464 affects Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway.
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