CVE-2023-51595 in ViewPower Pro
Summary
by MITRE • 05/03/2024
Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro selectDeviceListBy SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the selectDeviceListBy method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-22163.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/09/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2023-51595 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in Voltronic Power ViewPower Pro software that enables remote code execution without authentication requirements. This vulnerability resides within the selectDeviceListBy method of the application's backend processing logic, where user-supplied input fails to undergo proper sanitization before being incorporated into SQL query constructions. The absence of input validation creates a direct pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized system access. The vulnerability has been assigned the ZDI-CAN-22163 identifier and demonstrates a classic example of improper input handling that violates fundamental security principles.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate or sanitize user input parameters before incorporating them into database queries. When the selectDeviceListBy method processes incoming requests, it directly uses user-supplied data to construct SQL commands without adequate sanitization measures. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through carefully crafted input that alters the intended query execution flow. The vulnerability operates at the database layer where the application's SQL injection occurs, potentially enabling attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. This type of vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields that can be executed by the database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it allows remote attackers to execute code with the privileges of the LOCAL SERVICE account, which represents a significant escalation from the initial access point. The LOCAL SERVICE context typically provides limited but potentially valuable system access that could serve as a foothold for further exploitation attempts. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could potentially gain persistent access to the system, escalate privileges further, or use the compromised system as a launch point for attacking other networked devices. The lack of authentication requirements makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with network access to the affected system, increasing the attack surface significantly.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems with the vendor-provided security updates. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to affected systems and monitor for suspicious database activity or unauthorized access attempts. Input validation controls should be strengthened through parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent future SQL injection vulnerabilities. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected applications or systems that might utilize similar input handling patterns. The remediation process should also include implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security testing including penetration testing and code reviews should be conducted to identify and address similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited in the field.