SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-40054

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Solarwinds
Status
Network Configuration Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 November 2023

Summary

The Network Configuration Manager from SolarWinds is exposed to a vulnerability that enables low-level users to exploit directory traversal, gaining access to perform actions with SYSTEM privileges. This flaw allows unauthorized manipulation of system commands and access to sensitive files. Although an attempt to address this issue was made in a previous version (CVE-2023-33226), it remains unresolved, putting users at risk of significant security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Network Configuration Manager 2023.4 and previous versions

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisori...
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/nc...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SolarWinds Security Team
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