How severe is CVE-2023-23842?

CVE-2023-23842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23842?

CVE-2023-23842 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23842?

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-2023-23842 published?

CVE-2023-23842 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23842

CVE-2023-23842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Network Configuration Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Solarwinds Network Configuration Monitor
Published: 2023-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Directory Traversal Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23842?: The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Directory Traversal Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-23842?: CVE-2023-23842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23842?: CVE-2023-23842 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23842?: 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-2023-23842 published?: CVE-2023-23842 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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