Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-46344 is a reported stored XSS issue in a Solar-Log web portal function that could let a lower-privileged user gain higher portal rights after another user interacts with stored content. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation needs credentials and user interaction, and public records contain conflicting vendor scope information.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web portal hardening and firmware validation item, especially for internet-exposed or shared-administration Solar-Log deployments. The main business concern is unauthorized portal privilege escalation, but vendor scope ambiguity lowers confidence until assets are checked.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 stored XSS in the switch group function at /#ilang=DE&b=c_smartenergy_swgroups. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most plausible where Solar-Log web portals are reachable by non-admin users. The record alleges Solar-Log Base 15 Firmware 6.0.1 Build 161, but the vendor note says the issue is not present for SL Base and lists older fixed firmware, so product scope is uncertain.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle. A public GitHub reference exists, but the provided evidence does not establish active exploitation. Exploitation would require a privileged user or target user to interact with stored malicious portal content.
Researcher notes
The record contains an important inconsistency: it names Solar-Log Base 15 firmware, while the vendor note says the issue is not existing for SL Base. Avoid broad claims about affected products. Validate functionality and firmware state before reporting exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Check Solar-Log firmware database and vendor guidance for the exact model and firmware.
- Update affected Solar-Log firmware according to vendor-supported versions.
- Restrict web portal access to trusted administrative networks or VPN.
- Limit low-privileged portal accounts and review installer, PM, and admin roles.
- Contact Solar-Log support if Base product applicability remains unclear.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Solar-Log models, firmware builds, and exposed web portals.
- Compare inventory against the CVE record and Solar-Log firmware database.
- Review portal users for unexpected installer, PM, or administrator privileges.
- Check portal audit logs for suspicious role changes or stored content modifications.
- Confirm whether vulnerable switch group functionality exists on each deployed model.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.solar-log.com/en/support/firmware-database-1CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/vinnie1717/CVE-2023-46344/blob/main/Solar-Log%20XSSCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.