Is CVE-2023-39461 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-39461 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-39461 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-39461 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39461?

CVE-2023-39461 has a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-39461

MEDIUM

CVE-2023-39461

CWE-117Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Event Log Improper Output Neutralization For Logs Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to write 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 handling of event logs. The issue results from improper sanitization of log output. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20535.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39461 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.