Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-39459 · published 3 May 2024
CVE-2023-39459: Trianglemicroworks scada data gateway path traversal vulnerability
Trianglemicroworks · Scada Data Gateway
Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of workspace files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-20531.
Description
Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of workspace files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create files in the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-20531.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new | Release Notes |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1027/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new | Release Notes |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1027/ | Third Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-39459), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
