CVE-2023-31177 Improper neutralizataion of input could lead to execution of arbitrary code
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a victim's system via a crafted link due to improper input neutralization in the SEL-451 relay.
- 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-2023-31177?
CVE-2023-31177 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-451, published on 30 Nov 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') in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-451 could allow an attacker to craft a link that could execute arbitrary code on a victim's system.
See product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Selinc Sel-451 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31177 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-2023-31177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-451
- CVE-2023-31176 Insufficient entropy vulnerability could lead to authentication bypass
- CVE-2023-34388 Improper authentication could lead to session hijacking
- CVE-2023-34389 Allocation of resources without limits could lead to denial of service
- CVE-2023-34390 Improper input validation could lead to denial of service
Sources
Also known as GHSA-942r-w975-xh3j.