CVE-2023-31157 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can inject and execute arbitrary script code in the SEL RTAC Web Interface, potentially compromising the industrial control system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-31157?

CVE-2023-31157 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-2241 RTAC module, published on 10 May 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow a remote authenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script code.

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

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31157?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Selinc Sel-2241 Rtac Module Firmware, Selinc Sel-3350 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3505-3 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3505 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3530-4 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3530 Firmware and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31157?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-31157 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31157 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qj89-36r9-crc5.

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