CVE-2023-31168
CWE-829Published: August 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31168 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31168 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts