CVE-2023-40056

Name: CVE-2023-40056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-28T18:15:07.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40056 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL Injection Remote Code Vulnerability was found in the SolarWinds Platform. This vulnerability can be exploited with a low privileged account. EPSS estimates a 4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection Remote Code Vulnerability was found in the SolarWinds Platform. This vulnerability can be exploited with a low privileged account.

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

4.81%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Solarwinds Platform	< 2023.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40056?

SQL Injection Remote Code Vulnerability was found in the SolarWinds Platform. This vulnerability can be exploited with a low privileged account.

How severe is CVE-2023-40056?

CVE-2023-40056 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40056?

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-2023-40056?

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Source: NVD / NIST