CVE-2023-31148CWE-20

Improper Input Validation in Web Interface

Critical · published May 10, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A remote authenticated attacker could unleash chaos with one improperly validated input in the SEL RTAC Web Interface! Think of this as a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without verifying what's on the menu. If a customer orders something dangerous, they might just serve it up without a second thought, risking the safety of everyone! An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially taking control of critical systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, manipulation of sensitive data, or even disruption of essential services—absolutely devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without verifying what's on the menu. If a customer orders something dangerous, they might just serve it up without a second thought, risking the safety of everyone! This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the SEL RTAC Web Interface, allowing authenticated users to input malicious commands that the system mistakenly executes as legitimate. This effectively bypasses normal security checks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially taking control of critical systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, manipulation of sensitive data, or even disruption of essential services—absolutely devastating consequences! Immediately patch to the latest version as outlined in the SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15. Review your user authentication settings to ensure only trusted individuals have access, and conduct a security audit of your input validation mechanisms. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll shore up the security of your SEL RTAC in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01086 · 65.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2023-05-10T19:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 MAY 19:20Z
    Improper Input Validation in Web Interface
    cvelistv5