Advisory Details

August 4th, 2023

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

ZDI-23-1026
ZDI-CAN-20509

CVE ID CVE-2023-39458
CVSS SCORE 5.3, AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Triangle MicroWorks
AFFECTED PRODUCTS SCADA Data Gateway
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Triangle MicroWorks has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.trianglemicroworks.com/products/scada-data-gateway/what's-new
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-02-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-08-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Team ECQ
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