CVE-2023-51585

Voltronic Power ViewPower USBCommEx shutdown Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower USBCommEx shutdown Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that an administrator must trigger a shutdown operation. The specific flaw exists within the shutdown method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22071.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.57%
Affected: Voltronic Power ViewPower
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51585?
CVE-2023-51585 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51585?
To fix CVE-2023-51585, 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-2023-51585 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51585 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-51585?
CVE-2023-51585 affects Voltronic Power ViewPower.
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