#VU84675 Exposed dangerous method or function in ViewPower - CVE-2023-51583

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84675

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51583

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ViewPower
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Voltronic Power

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of a dangerous function within the UpsScheduler class. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code on the 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-23-1888/

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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.