Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-51577Voltronic Power ViewPower setShutdown Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in ViewPower from Voltronic Power. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 24% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 76.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Voltronic Power ViewPower setShutdown Exposed Dangerous Method Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the setShutdown method. The issue results from an exposed dangerous method. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22023.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Voltronic Power	ViewPower	1.04.21353

Weakness: CWE-749 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1883 x_research-advisory