CVE-2023-40057

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager remote code execution

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 4.85%

Published15 Feb 2024

Description

The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was found to be susceptible to a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. If exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated user to abuse a SolarWinds service resulting in remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorAdjacent

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager< 2023.2.2

Remediation

Fixed in

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager≥ 2023.2.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-40057 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-40057 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 4.85%.

How severe is CVE-2023-40057?

CVE-2023-40057 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-40057?

Affected products include SolarWinds Access Rights Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40057?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example SolarWinds Access Rights Manager 2023.2.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.