CVE-2023-6631

HIGH
Published Jan 8, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-428

Description

PowerSYSTEM Center versions 2020 Update 16 and prior contain a vulnerability that may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor Product
subnet powersystem_center

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6631? +
PowerSYSTEM Center versions 2020 Update 16 and prior contain a vulnerability that may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-6631? +
CVE-2023-6631 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6631? +
CVE-2023-6631 affects products from subnet, specifically: powersystem_center. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6631? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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