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CVE-2023-39460: Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 3.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-05-03 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-22

Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create 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 creation of event logs. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20534.

Affected products

• Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway: 5.1.3.20324

References

• https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1028/
• https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1028/

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