#VU75210 Information exposure through externally-generated error message in Database Performance Analyzer - CVE-2023-23837

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75210

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23837

CWE-ID: CWE-211

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Database Performance Analyzer
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Database Performance Analyzer: 2019.4 - 2023.1

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-23837
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2023-2_release_notes.htm

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.