CVE-2023-23840

SolarWinds Platform Exposed Dangerous Method Vulnerability

Description

The SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Incorrect Comparison Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • All SolarWinds Platform customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the SolarWinds Platform version 2023.3.1

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com
Affected: SolarWinds SolarWinds Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-23840 vendor advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3-1_release_notes.htm vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23840?
CVE-2023-23840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23840?
To fix CVE-2023-23840: All SolarWinds Platform customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the SolarWinds Platform version 2023.3.1
Is CVE-2023-23840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23840 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-23840?
CVE-2023-23840 affects SolarWinds SolarWinds Platform.
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