Vulnerability identifier: #VU84602

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6631

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerSYSTEM Center
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: SUBNET Solutions

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element. A local user can insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerSYSTEM Center: 2020 5.0.0 - 2020 5.16.0

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External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-353-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.