CVE-2023-39468
CWE-749Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway DbasSectorFileToExecuteOnReset Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of DbasSectorFileToExecuteOnReset parameter. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20799.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39468 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-39468 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts