Is CVE-2023-39464 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-39464 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-39464 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-39464 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-39464?

CVE-2023-39464 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-39464

CWE-428Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway GTWWebMonitorService Unquoted Search Path Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute code 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 configuration of the GTWWebMonitorService service. The path to the service executable contains spaces not surrounded by quotations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20538.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-39464 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.