Path traversal in Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU75154

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0369

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the Restore Workspace feature. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SCADA Data Gateway: before 5.01.02

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-450/

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.