How severe is CVE-2023-23844?

CVE-2023-23844 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-2023-23844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23844?

CVE-2023-23844 affects Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23844?

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-2023-23844 published?

CVE-2023-23844 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23844

CVE-2023-23844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform
Published: 2023-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Incorrect Comparison Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23844?: The SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Incorrect Comparison Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-23844?: CVE-2023-23844 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-2023-23844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23844?: CVE-2023-23844 affects Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23844?: 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-2023-23844 published?: CVE-2023-23844 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:solarwinds_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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