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CVE-2023-46344 Solar-Log CVE debrief

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Solar-Log Base 15 allows authenticated attackers to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability, published by CISA on October 29, 2024, affects Firmware_6.0.1_Build_161 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Solar-Log has released Firmware 6.2.0-170 as a vendor fix.

Vendor
Solar-Log
Product
Base 15
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-02-02
Original CVE updated
2026-07-09
Advisory published
2024-02-02
Advisory updated
2026-07-09

Who should care

Organizations operating Solar-Log Base 15 energy monitoring and management systems, particularly in solar power installations and distributed energy resource management. Security teams responsible for OT/ICS environments, energy sector infrastructure operators, and facility managers with solar generation assets should prioritize firmware updates.

Technical summary

CVE-2023-46344 is a stored or reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Solar-Log Base 15 energy management systems running Firmware_6.0.1_Build_161. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, with network attack vector. Successful exploitation enables attackers to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to device functionality. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.4 reflects medium severity with low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact, and scope change indicating affected component can impact resources beyond its security scope. Solar-Log has released Firmware 6.2.0-170 as a vendor fix.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Solar-Log Base 15 to Firmware 6.2.0-170 or later to remediate the XSS vulnerability
  • Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of Solar-Log Base 15 devices to untrusted networks
  • Apply principle of least privilege for user accounts accessing the Solar-Log Base 15 management interface
  • Monitor for anomalous authentication or access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts
  • Review and validate input sanitization on all web-facing components of energy management systems

Evidence notes

CISA CSAF advisory ICSA-24-303-02 identifies the affected product as Solar-Log Base 15 running Firmware_6.0.1_Build_161. The advisory specifies XSS as the vulnerability type with impact including access control bypass and unauthorized access. CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N yields score 5.4. Vendor fix version 6.2.0-170 is documented in remediations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-46344 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-46344

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2023-46344 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46344

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2024/icsa-24-303-02.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-303-02

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity_Best_Practices_for_Industrial_Control_Systems.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/tips/ICS-TIP-12-146-01B

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.