CVE-2023-37244
CVE-2023-37244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in N-able Automation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41164
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: N-able Automation Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The affected AutomationManager.AgentService.exe application contains a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability that allows standard users to create a pseudo-symlink at C:\ProgramData\N-Able Technologies\AutomationManager\Temp, which could be leveraged by an attacker to manipulate the process into performing arbitrary file deletions. We recommend upgrading to version 2.91.0.0
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-37244?
- The affected AutomationManager.AgentService.exe application contains a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability that allows standard users to create a pseudo-symlink at C:\ProgramData\N-Able Technologies\AutomationManager\Temp, which could be leveraged by an attacker to manipulate the process into performing arbitrary file deletions. We recommend upgrading to version 2.91.0.0
- How severe is CVE-2023-37244?
- CVE-2023-37244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-37244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-37244?
- CVE-2023-37244 affects N-able Automation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-37244?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-37244 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-37244 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41164.
- When was CVE-2023-37244 published?
- CVE-2023-37244 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:n-able:automation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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