CVE-2023-33226: Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-11-01 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-22

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.

Affected products

SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager: before 2023.4 — fixed in 2023.4

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 2023.4. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-33226
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-33226

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