CVE-2023-23838
CVE-2023-23838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal and file enumeration vulnerability which allowed users to enumerate to different folders of the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23838?
- Directory traversal and file enumeration vulnerability which allowed users to enumerate to different folders of the server.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23838?
- CVE-2023-23838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-23838 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23838?
- CVE-2023-23838 affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23838?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23838 published?
- CVE-2023-23838 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2023-2_release_notes.htm
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-23838
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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