How severe is CVE-2023-31173?

CVE-2023-31173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31173?

CVE-2023-31173 affects Selinc Sel-5037 Sel Grid Configurator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-31173 published?

CVE-2023-31173 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31173

CVE-2023-31173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Selinc Sel-5037 Sel Grid Configurator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Selinc Sel-5037 Sel Grid Configurator
Published: 2023-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator on Windows allows Authentication Bypass. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31173?: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator on Windows allows Authentication Bypass. 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-31173?: CVE-2023-31173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31173?: CVE-2023-31173 affects Selinc Sel-5037 Sel Grid Configurator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31173 published?: CVE-2023-31173 was published on 2023-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:selinc:sel-5037_sel_grid_configurator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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