MEDIUM
CVE-2023-31150
CWE-257Published: May 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) database system could allow an authenticated attacker to retrieve passwords.
See SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15 for more details.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31150 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
selinc20 product(s)
sel-2241 rtac module firmwaresel-2241 rtac modulesel-3350 firmwaresel-3350sel-3505 firmwaresel-3505sel-3505-3 firmwaresel-3505-3sel-3530 firmwaresel-3530sel-3530-4 firmwaresel-3530-4+8
Source: NVD CPE · 20 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-31150
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-257
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 10, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-257)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31150 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.