CVE-2023-51593CWE-917

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro Expression Language Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical ยท published May 3, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿ”ฅ A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with just a crafted request! No authentication is needed to exploit this vulnerability in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a sneaky intruder handing a delivery driver a package without any ID โ€” they get in and can do whatever they want inside! This is how the expression language injection here operates, allowing attackers to run code as if they were a trusted local service. This vulnerability is absolutely devastating โ€“ an attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to data breaches, service disruption, or even manipulation of critical infrastructure. The consequences could be catastrophic, especially since there's no authentication barrier stopping them!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky intruder handing a delivery driver a package without any ID โ€” they get in and can do whatever they want inside! This is how the expression language injection here operates, allowing attackers to run code as if they were a trusted local service. The flaw lies in the Struts2 dependency, which is susceptible to expression language injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a local service without any user authentication.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating โ€“ an attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to data breaches, service disruption, or even manipulation of critical infrastructure. The consequences could be catastrophic, especially since there's no authentication barrier stopping them! Immediately update to the patched version released to fix this vulnerability. Ensure that your applications using Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro are secured and review any code related to the Struts2 dependency for vulnerabilities. ๐Ÿ”’ It's also wise to conduct a security audit to ensure no other vulnerabilities are present. You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your systems and boost your security posture in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 ยท 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
0.01603 ยท 75.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-917 ยท Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')
Published
2024-05-03T02:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 02:15Z
    Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro Expression Language Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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