Network Config Manager Directory Traversal RCE Grants SYSTEM Privileges
CVE-2023-40054 Published on November 9, 2023
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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
Vulnerability Analysis
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2023-40054 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-40054
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Affected Versions
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager:- Version 2023.4 and previous versions is affected.
- Before and including 2023.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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