What is the severity of CVE-2023-39458?

CVE-2023-39458 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to the SCADA Data Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39458?

To fix CVE-2023-39458, update the Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-39458?

CVE-2023-39458 affects installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway that have not implemented additional security measures.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-39458?

With CVE-2023-39458, attackers can bypass authentication and potentially access or manipulate the system without proper credentials.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-39458?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-39458, making it particularly dangerous for affected systems.

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CVE-2023-39458

medium

5.3

CWE

798

3/5/2024

26/3/2025

CVE-2023-39458: (Pwn2Own) Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Use of Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: 11 months ago)

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of certificates. The service uses a hard-coded default SSL certificate. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Trianglemicroworks SCADA Data Gateway

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39458?
CVE-2023-39458 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to the SCADA Data Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39458?
To fix CVE-2023-39458, update the Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-39458?
CVE-2023-39458 affects installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway that have not implemented additional security measures.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-39458?
With CVE-2023-39458, attackers can bypass authentication and potentially access or manipulate the system without proper credentials.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-39458?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-39458, making it particularly dangerous for affected systems.

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