#VU79019 Use of hard-coded credentials in SCADA Data Gateway - CVE-2023-39458

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79019

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39458

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SCADA Data Gateway
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Triangle MicroWorks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials within the handling of certificates. A remote attacker on the local network can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SCADA Data Gateway: before 5.02.00

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1026/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.