How severe is CVE-2023-40056?

CVE-2023-40056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40056?

CVE-2023-40056 affects Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40056?

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-2023-40056 published?

CVE-2023-40056 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40056

CVE-2023-40056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform
Published: 2023-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection Remote Code Vulnerability was found in the SolarWinds Platform. This vulnerability can be exploited with a low privileged account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40056?: SQL Injection Remote Code Vulnerability was found in the SolarWinds Platform. This vulnerability can be exploited with a low privileged account.
How severe is CVE-2023-40056?: CVE-2023-40056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40056?: CVE-2023-40056 affects Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40056?: 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-2023-40056 published?: CVE-2023-40056 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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