CVE-2023-2187

Name: CVE-2023-2187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T07:15:08.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2187 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send broadcast events to any user via the WebMonitor.An unauthenticated user can use this vulnerability to forcefully log out of any currently logged-in user by sending a "password change event". Furthermore, an attacker could use this vulnerability to spam the logged-in user with false events.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send broadcast events to any user via the WebMonitor.An unauthenticated user can use this vulnerability to forcefully log out of any currently logged-in user by sending a "password change event". Furthermore, an attacker could use this vulnerability to spam the logged-in user with false events.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trianglemicroworks	Scada Data Gateway	<= 5.01.03

References

https://www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/industrial-and-manufacturing-cves.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/industrial-and-manufacturing-cves.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2187?

How severe is CVE-2023-2187?

CVE-2023-2187 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2187?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST