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CVE-2022-0369

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Restore Workspace Directory Traversal Rem...

High CVSS 8.8

Overview

Triangle MicroWorks SCADA Data Gateway Restore Workspace Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary 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 Restore Workspace feature. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17227.

CWE: CWE-22 Published: 2024-05-07T23:15:14.490
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: path, rce (tag impact: VERY HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Canonicalize path; block `..` traversal; use allowlists.
  • Patch/upgrade immediately (remote code execution).
  • Reduce exposure (WAF/segmentation), minimize attack surface.

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