How severe is CVE-2023-31166?

CVE-2023-31166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31166?

CVE-2023-31166 primarily affects Selinc Sel-2241 Rtac Module Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-31166 published?

CVE-2023-31166 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31166

CVE-2023-31166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Selinc Sel-2241 Rtac Module Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Selinc Sel-2241 Rtac Module Firmware
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow a remote authenticated attacker to create folders in arbitrary paths of the file system. See SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15 for more details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31166?: An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Real-Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Web Interface could allow a remote authenticated attacker to create folders in arbitrary paths of the file system. See SEL Service Bulletin dated 2022-11-15 for more details.
How severe is CVE-2023-31166?: CVE-2023-31166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31166?: CVE-2023-31166 primarily affects Selinc Sel-2241 Rtac Module Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-31166 published?: CVE-2023-31166 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-2241_rtac_module_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3350_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3505_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3505-3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3530-4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3532_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3555_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3560e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-3560s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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