How severe is CVE-2023-51573?

CVE-2023-51573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51573?

CVE-2023-51573 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51573?

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

Does CVE-2023-51573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56285.

When was CVE-2023-51573 published?

CVE-2023-51573 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51573

CVE-2023-51573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Voltronicpower Viewpower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-749.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56285
Weakness: CWE-749
Affected product: Voltronicpower Viewpower
Published: 2024-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the updateManagerPassword function. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21203.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51573?: Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro updateManagerPassword Exposed Dangerous Function Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the updateManagerPassword function. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-21203.
How severe is CVE-2023-51573?: CVE-2023-51573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51573?: CVE-2023-51573 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-51573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56285.
When was CVE-2023-51573 published?: CVE-2023-51573 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1879/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:voltronicpower:viewpower:2.0-22165:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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