Vulnerability identifier: #VU84690

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51588

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ViewPower Pro
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Voltronic Power

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials within the configuration of a MySQL instance. A local user can use leverage the database credentials to execute arbitrary code on the system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

ViewPower Pro: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1893/

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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.