CVE-2023-31171

Name: CVE-2023-31171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-31T16:15:09.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31171 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0. . EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software could allow an attacker to embed instructions that could be executed by an authorized device operator. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5030 acSELerator QuickSet Software: through 7.1.3.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Selinc	Sel-5030 Acselerator Quickset	<= 7.1.3.0

References

https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Vendor Advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/blog/Third Party Advisory
https://selinc.com/support/security-notifications/external-reports/Vendor Advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/blog/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31171?

How severe is CVE-2023-31171?

CVE-2023-31171 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31171?

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Source: NVD / NIST