CVE-2023-31172
CWE-791Published: August 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements 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-2023-31172 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 7.4.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31172 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts