CVE-2023-31175: An Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SE

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31175?

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

Q: Is CVE-2023-31175 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31175 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-2023-31175 affect?

CVE-2023-31175 affects sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator could allow an attacker to run system commands with the highest level privilege on the system. See Instru

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31175 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator could allow an attacker to run system commands with the highest level privilege on the system. 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	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250, CWE-269
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-2023-31175?

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

Is CVE-2023-31175 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31175 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-2023-31175 affect?

CVE-2023-31175 affects sel-5037 sel grid configurator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-5037 SEL Grid Configurator could allow an attacker to run system commands with the highest level privilege on the system. See Instru

How urgent is CVE-2023-31175?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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