CVE-2023-40061
CVE-2023-40061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure job execution mechanism vulnerability. This vulnerability can lead to other attacks as a result.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40061?
- Insecure job execution mechanism vulnerability. This vulnerability can lead to other attacks as a result.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40061?
- CVE-2023-40061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40061 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40061?
- CVE-2023-40061 affects Solarwinds Solarwinds Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40061?
- 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-2023-40061 published?
- CVE-2023-40061 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:solarwinds_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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