How severe is CVE-2023-34388?

CVE-2023-34388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-34388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34388?

CVE-2023-34388 primarily affects Selinc Sel-451 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34388?

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

When was CVE-2023-34388 published?

CVE-2023-34388 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34388

CVE-2023-34388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Selinc Sel-451 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Selinc Sel-451 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Authentication vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-451 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially perform session hijacking attack and bypass authentication. See product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34388?: An Improper Authentication vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-451 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to potentially perform session hijacking attack and bypass authentication. See product Instruction Manual Appendix A dated 20230830 for more details.
How severe is CVE-2023-34388?: CVE-2023-34388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-34388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34388?: CVE-2023-34388 primarily affects Selinc Sel-451 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34388?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-34388 published?: CVE-2023-34388 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-451_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-451_firmware:r326-v0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:selinc:sel-451_firmware:r327-v0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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