CVE-2023-31169 (GCVE-0-2023-31169)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-31 15:30 – Updated: 2024-09-27 18:49
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding
Summary
An Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator.
See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details.
This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0.
Severity
4.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-27 18:07 UTC
CWE
- CWE-176 - Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 7.1.3.0
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-08-31 16:00
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