How severe is CVE-2023-35181?

CVE-2023-35181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35181?

CVE-2023-35181 affects Solarwinds Access Rights Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35181?

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-2023-35181 published?

CVE-2023-35181 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35181

CVE-2023-35181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Access Rights Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Solarwinds Access Rights Manager
Published: 2023-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was susceptible to Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users to abuse incorrect folder permission resulting in Privilege Escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35181?: The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was susceptible to Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users to abuse incorrect folder permission resulting in Privilege Escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-35181?: CVE-2023-35181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35181?: CVE-2023-35181 affects Solarwinds Access Rights Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35181?: 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-2023-35181 published?: CVE-2023-35181 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-35181

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:access_rights_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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