PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2187: On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send broadcast
CVE-2023-2187 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting scada data gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send broadcast events to any user via the WebMonitor.An unauthenticated user can use this vulnerability to forcefully log out of any currently logged-in user by sending a "password change event". Furthermore, an attacker could use this vulnerability to spam the logged-in user with false events.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2023-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Write-up: www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/industrial-and-manufacturing-cves.ht
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-2187?
scada data gateway: upgrade to newer than 5.01.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2187 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2187 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-2187 affect?
CVE-2023-2187 affects scada data gateway. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send broadcast events to any user via the WebMonitor.An unauthenticated user can use this vulnerability to forcefully log out of any currently l
How urgent is CVE-2023-2187?
Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2023-2186 HIGH 8.2 UPGRADE On Triangle MicroWorks' SCADA Data Gateway version <= v5.01.03, an unauthenticated attacker can send a special