CVE-2023-23333
High PUBLISHEDThere is a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact through 6.00, attackers can execute commands by bypassing internal restrictions...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
There is a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact through 6.00, attackers can execute commands by bypassing internal restrictions through downloader.php.
- CVE Published
- Feb 06, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 08, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 99.3%
CVE References
- GitHub — Timorlover/CVE-2023-23333 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/Timorlover/CVE-2023-23333
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/174537/SolarView-Compact-6.00-Remote-C... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174537/SolarView-Compact-6.00-Re...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-07-07 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/solarview_unauth_rce_cve_2023_23333.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-23333.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-07-08 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-06-16 14:33:31 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-08-01 16:24:37 UTC · 2 stars
Nmap NSE script to dump / test Solarwinds CVE-2023-23333 vulnerability
github · Created 2023-06-16 14:33:31 UTC · 13 stars
SolarView Compact through 6.00 downloader.php commands injection (RCE) nuclei-templates
github · Created 2023-02-06 06:20:40 UTC · 8 stars
There is a command injection vulnerability in SolarView Compact through 6.00, attackers can execute commands by bypassing internal restrictions through downloader.php.
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2023-23333
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:02 UTC over 1 year ago15:02 UTC · over 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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06:20 UTC over 3 years ago06:20 UTC · over 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 3 years ago00:00 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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