How severe is CVE-2023-39464?

CVE-2023-39464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-39464 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39464?

CVE-2023-39464 affects Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39464?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-39464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43187.

When was CVE-2023-39464 published?

CVE-2023-39464 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39464

CVE-2023-39464 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-43187
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39464?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-39464?: CVE-2023-39464 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-39464 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39464?: CVE-2023-39464 affects Trianglemicroworks Scada Data Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39464?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-39464 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39464 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43187.
When was CVE-2023-39464 published?: CVE-2023-39464 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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