CVE-2023-23842

Name: CVE-2023-23842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-26T15:15:10.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Directory Traversal Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Directory Traversal Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Network Configuration Monitor	< 2023.3.0

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-3_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-23842Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-3_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-23842Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23842?

How severe is CVE-2023-23842?

CVE-2023-23842 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23842?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST