CVE-2023-51572CWE-78

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro getMacAddressByIp Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published April 1, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unvalidated string can lead to complete chaos! The getMacAddressByIp function in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro is a recipe for disaster, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code without needing to authenticate! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any special request from customers — without checking the order, they could end up serving something totally inappropriate! That's what this vulnerability does: it allows attackers to slip in harmful instructions like a sneaky fake order. An attacker can execute code with SYSTEM privileges, which means they could take over the device entirely! They could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even launch further attacks on connected systems — all without anyone being the wiser. This could be absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these installations.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any special request from customers — without checking the order, they could end up serving something totally inappropriate! That's what this vulnerability does: it allows attackers to slip in harmful instructions like a sneaky fake order. The flaw exists within the getMacAddressByIP function, where a lack of proper validation allows an attacker to inject commands that the system executes, leading to remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker can execute code with SYSTEM privileges, which means they could take over the device entirely! They could manipulate settings, access sensitive data, or even launch further attacks on connected systems — all without anyone being the wiser. This could be absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these installations. To protect your systems, immediately apply the patch provided by Voltronic Power. Ensure you're running the latest version, and consider implementing stricter input validation to prevent such command injections in the future. Don't overlook regular audits of your security configurations! You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38423 · 98.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-04-01T21:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 21:18Z
    Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro getMacAddressByIp Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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