Is CVE-2023-51585 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51585 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51585 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51585 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51585?

CVE-2023-51585 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-51585

CWE-78Published: May 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower USBCommEx shutdown Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that an administrator must trigger a shutdown operation.

The specific flaw exists within the shutdown method. 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 the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22071.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51585 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.