Exposed dangerous method or function in ViewPower - CVE-2023-51577

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84678

CSH Severity: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51577

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
ViewPower

Software vendor:
Voltronic Power

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a dangerous function within the setShutdown class. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1883/