CVE-2023-40054

SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

The Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows a low-level user to perform the actions with SYSTEM privileges. We found this issue was not resolved in CVE-2023-33226

Remediation

Solution:

  • All Network Configuration Manager customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the Network Configuration Manager version 2023.4.1

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.39% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com
Affected: SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40054 vendor advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4-1_release_notes.htm release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40054?
CVE-2023-40054 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40054?
To fix CVE-2023-40054: All Network Configuration Manager customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the Network Configuration Manager version 2023.4.1
Is CVE-2023-40054 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-40054 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40054?
CVE-2023-40054 affects SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager.
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