CVE-2023-33228 (GCVE-0-2023-33228)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-01 15:32 – Updated: 2024-09-05 19:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Summary
The SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager was susceptible to the Exposure of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to obtain sensitive information.
Severity
4.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-05 19:30 UTC
CWE
- CWE-311 - Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Network Configuration Manager |
Affected:
2023.3.1 and previous versions
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-07-25 00:00
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