Is CVE-2023-34392 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-34392 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-34392 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-34392 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34392?

CVE-2023-34392 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-34392

CWE-306Published: August 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator could allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on managed devices by an authorized device operator.

See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details.

This issue affects SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator: before 4.5.0.20.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-34392 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.