CVE-2023-51588 Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting hardcoded MySQL credentials in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-51588?

CVE-2023-51588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a MySQL instance. The issue results from hardcoded database credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22075.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51588?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Voltronicpower Viewpower.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51588?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51588 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-51588 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51588 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g3vp-jcf8-4hmv.

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