CVE-2023-31171 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
An attacker can embed SQL instructions executed by an authorized operator in SEL acSELerator QuickSet software, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-31171?
CVE-2023-31171 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software, published on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator.
See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details.
This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Selinc Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-31171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31171 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5ggv-gf7w-6wjm.