#VU84673 OS Command Injection in ViewPower - CVE-2023-51585

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84673

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51585

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ViewPower
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Voltronic Power

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the USBCommEx shutdown method. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick ab authenticated administrator to trigger a shutdown operation and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

ViewPower: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1890/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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