How to Fix CVE-2024-23475: Access Rights Manager (Bundle Sibling)
| Severity | CVSS 9.6, Critical |
|---|---|
| Actively exploited? | No |
| Affected | SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (<= 2023.2.4) |
| Fixed in | Same patched build as CVE-2024-23476 |
| Type (CWE) | CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') |
CVE-2024-23475 is a sibling vulnerability in the same Solarwinds Access Rights Manager advisory bundle as CVE-2024-23476. The same patched build closes every CVE in the bundle, so the remediation procedure for CVE-2024-23475 is the same as for the primary write-up.
What's different about CVE-2024-23475?
The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to perform arbitrary file deletion and leak sensitive information.
The technical distinction is the specific code path or input vector listed in the description above. Impact is consistent with the bundle: unauthorized file reads or writes through path traversal. The patched build addresses every code path in the advisory in one update.
How to fix CVE-2024-23475
Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2024-23476.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-23475 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-23475 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, so federal civilian agencies are required to patch on the published deadline. Most enterprises treat the same date as the practical floor.
What is the CVSS severity of CVE-2024-23475?
Critical. See the advisory for the full CVSS vector.
Where can I read the official advisory?
See https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/arm/content/release_notes/arm_2024-3_release_notes.htm
Does the patch require a reboot?
It depends on the deployment. Service-only updates usually need a service restart; OS-level fixes require a full reboot. Check the vendor release notes for the exact post-upgrade steps.
References
- Official vendor advisory: https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/arm/content/release_notes/arm_2024-3_release_notes.htm
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23475
- CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- Primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2024-23476
*Written by Sai Kiran Pandrala on 2026-05-25. Part of the Solarwinds Access Rights Manager bundle. Full procedure at how-to-fix-cve-2024-23476.*