How severe is CVE-2023-39461?

CVE-2023-39461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39461?

CVE-2023-39461 affects Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-39461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43184.

When was CVE-2023-39461 published?

CVE-2023-39461 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39461

CVE-2023-39461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-117.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43184
Weakness: CWE-117
Affected product: Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39461?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-39461?: CVE-2023-39461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39461?: CVE-2023-39461 affects Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-39461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43184.
When was CVE-2023-39461 published?: CVE-2023-39461 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trianglemicroworks:scada_data_gateway:5.1.3.20324:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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