CVE-2023-51585
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro systems by injecting malicious commands into the shutdown operation. Attackers can gain code execution with the privileges of the current user when an administrator triggers a shutdown. This affects all installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro that haven't been patched.
💻 Affected Systems
- Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro
📦 What is this software?
Viewpower by Voltronicpower
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete control of the power management system, potentially causing physical damage to connected equipment.
Likely Case
Attacker gains user-level access to execute commands, install backdoors, pivot to other systems, or disrupt power management operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, proper access controls, and monitoring that detects unusual shutdown operations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering or other means to get an administrator to trigger shutdown. The command injection itself is straightforward once the shutdown is initiated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check with Voltronic Power for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1890/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Voltronic Power for the security patch. 2. Apply the patch to all affected ViewPower Pro installations. 3. Restart the application/service. 4. Verify the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Shutdown Access
allLimit which users can perform shutdown operations to only essential administrators
Network Segmentation
allIsolate ViewPower Pro systems from general network access and internet exposure
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate ViewPower Pro systems
- Monitor for unusual shutdown operations and command execution patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if your ViewPower Pro version is unpatched by comparing with vendor's patched version listCheck Version:
Check within ViewPower Pro application interface or consult vendor documentationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the patch has been applied by checking version number and testing that command injection in shutdown is no longer possible📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual shutdown commands with special characters
- Unexpected command execution following shutdown operations
- Multiple rapid shutdown attempts
Network Indicators:
- Network traffic to ViewPower Pro during shutdown operations containing suspicious payloads
SIEM Query:
source="viewpower" AND (event="shutdown" AND command CONTAINS ["&", "|", ";", "`"])