CVE-2023-33231Network attack vector

Cross-site scripting via insufficient input validation

Published Jul 18, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2024

Cross-site scripting in SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer 2023.2 and previous versions allows remote attackers to execute scripts via crafted input. SolarWinds has not disclosed the specific component, parameter, or input-handling operation that permits the script injection. Exploitation requires a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content; reported impact is limited to low-level confidentiality and integrity effects without service interruption.

CVSS severity6.1
Medium
EPSS probability0.50%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Cross-site scripting in SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer 2023.2 and previous versions allows remote attackers to execute scripts via crafted input. SolarWinds has not disclosed the specific component, parameter, or input-handling operation that permits the script injection. Exploitation requires a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content; reported impact is limited to low-level confidentiality and integrity effects without service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-33231
Published
Jul 18, 2023
Updated
Oct 21, 2024
Vendor
SolarWinds
Product
Database Performance Analyzer
Classifications
CWE-79, T1189
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 18, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Oct 21, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=2023.2 and previous versions

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

SolarWinds · Database Performance Analyzerversion=2023.2 and previous versions

Published CVSS scores

6.1SolarWinds CNACVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
T1189Drive-by Compromise

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