How severe is CVE-2023-33228?

CVE-2023-33228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33228?

CVE-2023-33228 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-33228 published?

CVE-2023-33228 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33228

CVE-2023-33228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2023-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Exposure of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33228?: The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Exposure of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-33228?: CVE-2023-33228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33228?: CVE-2023-33228 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-33228 published?: CVE-2023-33228 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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