CVE-2023-51571 Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro SocketService Missing Authentication Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 1 Apr 2024 Updated 27 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro by accessing the unauthenticated SocketService module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-51571?

CVE-2023-51571 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro, published on 1 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro SocketService Missing Authentication Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the SocketService module, which listens on UDP port 41222 by default. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21162.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51571?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Voltronicpower Viewpower.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51571?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-51571 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vqg-cq3h-mm9v.