#VU79015 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in SCADA Data Gateway - CVE-2023-39461

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79015

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39461

CWE-ID: CWE-117

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SCADA Data Gateway
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Triangle MicroWorks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of log output. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SCADA Data Gateway: before 5.02.00

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1029/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.