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CVE-2023-31161

5.9 · MEDIUM

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow an authenticated remote attacker to use in…

Published May 10, 2023CWE-20EPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2023-31161 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 10, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow an authenticated remote attacker to use internal resources, allowing a variety of potential effects.

See SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15 for more details.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refselinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Refwww.nozominetworks.com/blog/Refselinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Refwww.nozominetworks.com/blog/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31161?

CVE-2023-31161 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 10, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-31161?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-31161?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-31161?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-31161 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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