Is CVE-2023-51572 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51572 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51572 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51572 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51572?

CVE-2023-51572 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51572

CWE-78Published: April 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro getMacAddressByIp Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the getMacAddressByIP function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21163.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51572 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.