SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-40055
8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Solarwinds
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 November 2023
Summary
The Network Configuration Manager by SolarWinds is exposed to a directory traversal vulnerability that permits a low-privileged user to execute commands with SYSTEM privileges. This lack of proper input validation not only allows unauthorized access to sensitive files on the system but also enables potential remote code execution. It is important to note that this issue persists and was not adequately addressed in prior vulnerabilities, further compromising the security framework of the application.
Affected Version(s)
Network Configuration Manager 2023.4 and previous versions
References
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