CVE-2023-31169

Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding

Description

An Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0.

Categories

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory selinc.com
Affected: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/ vendor advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/blog/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31169?
CVE-2023-31169 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-31169?
To fix CVE-2023-31169, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-31169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-31169 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-31169?
CVE-2023-31169 affects Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software.
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