How severe is CVE-2023-51588?

CVE-2023-51588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-51588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51588?

CVE-2023-51588 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51588?

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-2023-51588 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51588 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56300.

When was CVE-2023-51588 published?

CVE-2023-51588 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51588

CVE-2023-51588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Voltronicpower Viewpower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56300
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Voltronicpower Viewpower
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a MySQL instance. The issue results from hardcoded database credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22075.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51588?: Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro MySQL Use of Hard-coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a MySQL instance. The issue results from hardcoded database credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22075.
How severe is CVE-2023-51588?: CVE-2023-51588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51588?: CVE-2023-51588 affects Voltronicpower Viewpower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51588?: 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-2023-51588 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51588 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56300.
When was CVE-2023-51588 published?: CVE-2023-51588 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1893/

Affected products (1)

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

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