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

Published Nov 9, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager<=2023.4

Remediation

Information

All Network Configuration Manager customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the Network Configuration Manager version 2023.4.1

Event History

Nov 9, 2023
CVE Published
03:05 PM
Data Sourced
03:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40054?

CVE-2023-40054 is a Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-40054?

CVE-2023-40054 has a severity rating of high (8 out of 10).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40054?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40054 by performing directory traversal to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40054?

Yes, CVE-2023-40054 has been fixed in the NCM 2023.4.1 release of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40054?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-40054 in the SolarWinds security advisories and release notes.

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