SB2023090540 - Multi-factor authentication bypass in SolarWinds Serv-U



SB2023090540 - Multi-factor authentication bypass in SolarWinds Serv-U

Published: September 5, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023090540
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40060)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass MFA authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the authentication process. A remote user with administrative credentials can bypass multi-factor/two-factor authentication and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete patch for #VU79825 (CVE-2023-35179)


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.