CVE-2023-31173: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configura

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31173?

sel-5037 sel grid configurator: upgrade to 4.5.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-31173 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31173 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-31173 affect?

CVE-2023-31173 affects sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator on Windows allows Authentication Bypass. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details.

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31173 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator on Windows allows Authentication Bypass. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details. This issue affects SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator: before 4.5.0.20.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2023-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. · Vendor: selinc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-31 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

selinc sel-5037 sel grid configurator UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.0.20

Fixed in: 4.5.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sel-5037-sel-grid-configurator || rpm -q sel-5037-sel-grid-configurator || sel-5037-sel-grid-configurator --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sel-5037-sel-grid-configurator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sel-5037-sel-grid-configurator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31173?

sel-5037 sel grid configurator: upgrade to 4.5.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31173 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31173 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-31173 affect?

CVE-2023-31173 affects sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator on Windows allows Authentication Bypass. See Instruction Manual Appendix A and Appendix E dated 20230615 for more details.

How urgent is CVE-2023-31173?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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