HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-31162
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-31162

CWE-20Published: May 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow a remote authenticated attacker to arbitrarily alter the content of a configuration file.

See SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15 for more details.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-31162 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/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)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-31162
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 10, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-31162 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.