How severe is CVE-2023-40057?

CVE-2023-40057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical 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-2023-40057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40057?

CVE-2023-40057 affects Solarwinds Access Rights Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-40057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44664.

When was CVE-2023-40057 published?

CVE-2023-40057 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40057

CVE-2023-40057 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Access Rights Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44664
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Solarwinds Access Rights Manager
Published: 2024-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was found to be susceptible to a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated user to abuse a SolarWinds service resulting in remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40057?: The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was found to be susceptible to a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated user to abuse a SolarWinds service resulting in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-40057?: CVE-2023-40057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical 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-2023-40057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40057?: CVE-2023-40057 affects Solarwinds Access Rights Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-40057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44664.
When was CVE-2023-40057 published?: CVE-2023-40057 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40057

Affected products (1)

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