How severe is CVE-2023-51585?

CVE-2023-51585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51585?

CVE-2023-51585 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51585?

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.

Does CVE-2023-51585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56297.

When was CVE-2023-51585 published?

CVE-2023-51585 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51585

CVE-2023-51585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Voltronicpower Viewpower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56297
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Voltronicpower Viewpower
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower USBCommEx shutdown Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that an administrator must trigger a shutdown operation. The specific flaw exists within the shutdown method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22071.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51585?: Voltronic Power ViewPower USBCommEx shutdown Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that an administrator must trigger a shutdown operation. The specific flaw exists within the shutdown method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-22071.
How severe is CVE-2023-51585?: CVE-2023-51585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51585?: CVE-2023-51585 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51585?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-51585 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51585 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56297.
When was CVE-2023-51585 published?: CVE-2023-51585 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1890/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:voltronicpower:viewpower:1.04.21353:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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