CVE-2023-51587 Voltronic Power ViewPower getModbusPassword Missing Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access the getModbusPassword method without authentication to disclose stored credentials, leading to potential further compromise.

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-2023-51587?

CVE-2023-51587 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Voltronic Power ViewPower, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower getModbusPassword Missing Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the getModbusPassword method. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-22073.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51587?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Voltronicpower Viewpower.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51587?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51587 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-2023-51587 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51587 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g29m-vq8m-35pg.