CVE-2023-51572
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro installations. Attackers can exploit a command injection flaw in the getMacAddressByIP function to gain SYSTEM-level code execution. Organizations using affected versions of this power management software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro
📦 What is this software?
Viewpower by Voltronicpower
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with SYSTEM privileges, allowing attackers to install malware, exfiltrate data, pivot to other systems, or disrupt power management operations.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to ransomware deployment, data theft, or creation of persistent backdoors on affected systems.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if systems are isolated, patched, or have network controls preventing external access.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability requires sending crafted network requests to the affected service. No authentication is needed, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with network access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in available references
Vendor Advisory: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1878/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Voltronic Power for the latest patched version. 2. Download and install the update. 3. Restart the ViewPower Pro service or system. 4. Verify the patch is applied successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate ViewPower Pro systems from untrusted networks and restrict access to authorized IPs only.
Use firewall rules to block external access to ViewPower Pro ports
Implement network segmentation/VLANs
Service Hardening
windowsRun ViewPower Pro with least privilege and implement application controls.
Run service under non-administrator account
Implement application whitelisting
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
- Monitor for unusual network traffic or system behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if ViewPower Pro is running and accessible on the network. Review version against vendor advisories.Check Version:
Check ViewPower Pro application interface or installation directory for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the installed version matches the patched version from Voltronic Power and test that command injection attempts are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution events in system logs
- Failed authentication attempts if logging enabled
- Unexpected process creation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic to ViewPower Pro ports
- Suspicious payloads in network packets
- Connection attempts from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
source="ViewPower Pro" AND (event="command_execution" OR event="system_call")