CVE-2023-6631 Subnet Solutions Inc. PowerSYSTEM Center Unquoted Search Path or Element

High 7.8 Published Updated

An authorized local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by exploiting an unquoted service path in PowerSYSTEM Center.

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-2023-6631?

CVE-2023-6631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Subnet Solutions Inc. PowerSYSTEM Center, published on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PowerSYSTEM Center versions 2020 Update 16 and prior contain a vulnerability that may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6631?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Subnet Powersystem Center.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6631?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6631 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6631 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6631 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q7rh-w25v-mpj8.

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