CVE-2023-31161 Improper Input Validation in Web Interface

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit improper input validation in the SEL RTAC web interface to access internal resources, requiring vendor patches.

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-2023-31161?

CVE-2023-31161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-3350, 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31161?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Selinc Sel-3350 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3532 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3555 Firmware, Selinc Sel-3560e Firmware, Selinc Sel-3560s Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31161?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-31161 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31161 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3qm-hp4j-w68f.

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