How severe is CVE-2023-31172?

CVE-2023-31172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31172?

CVE-2023-31172 affects Selinc Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31172?

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

When was CVE-2023-31172 published?

CVE-2023-31172 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31172

CVE-2023-31172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Selinc Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-791.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-791
Affected product: Selinc Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset
Published: 2023-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31172?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-31172?: CVE-2023-31172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31172?: CVE-2023-31172 affects Selinc Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-31172 published?: CVE-2023-31172 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:selinc:sel-5030_acselerator_quickset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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