CVE-2023-40054

Name: CVE-2023-40054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-09T15:15:07.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40054 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows a low-level user to perform the actions with SYSTEM privileges. We found this issue was not resolved in CVE-2023-33226. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows a low-level user to perform the actions with SYSTEM privileges. We found this issue was not resolved in CVE-2023-33226

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Network Configuration Manager	<= 2023.4

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4-1_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40054Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4-1_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40054Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40054?

How severe is CVE-2023-40054?

CVE-2023-40054 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40054?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40054?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST