How severe is CVE-2023-23837?

CVE-2023-23837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23837?

CVE-2023-23837 affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23837?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-23837 published?

CVE-2023-23837 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23837

CVE-2023-23837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

No exception handling vulnerability which revealed sensitive or excessive information to users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23837?: No exception handling vulnerability which revealed sensitive or excessive information to users.
How severe is CVE-2023-23837?: CVE-2023-23837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23837?: CVE-2023-23837 affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-23837 published?: CVE-2023-23837 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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