How severe is CVE-2023-23841?

CVE-2023-23841 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-2023-23841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23841?

CVE-2023-23841 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23841?

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-2023-23841 published?

CVE-2023-23841 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23841

CVE-2023-23841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is submitting an HTTP request when changing or updating the attributes for File Share or File request.  Part of the URL of the request discloses sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23841?: SolarWinds Serv-U is submitting an HTTP request when changing or updating the attributes for File Share or File request.  Part of the URL of the request discloses sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-23841?: CVE-2023-23841 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-2023-23841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23841?: CVE-2023-23841 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23841?: 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-2023-23841 published?: CVE-2023-23841 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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