CVE-2023-39461

Name: CVE-2023-39461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:11.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Improper Output Neutralization For Logs Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Improper Output Neutralization For Logs Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to write 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 handling of event logs. The issue results from improper sanitization of log output. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20535.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-117

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trianglemicroworks	Scada Data Gateway	5.1.3.20324

References

https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-newRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/Third Party Advisory
https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-newRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39461?

How severe is CVE-2023-39461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-39461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39461?

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Source: NVD / NIST