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CVE-2023-22632 Paessler CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-14T04:16:34.960Z and has not been modified since then. This low-severity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor allows remote file writing via the FTP Server Count Sensor. Network administrators and security teams should assess exposure and verify versions. The CVE has a CVSS score of 2.7 and is considered low severity. The vulnerability affects PRTG Network Monitor before version 23.1.82.

Vendor
Paessler
Product
PRTG Network Monitor
CVSS
LOW 2.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-14
Original CVE updated
2026-09-22
Advisory published
2026-09-14
Advisory updated
2026-09-22

Who should care

Network administrators and security teams responsible for PRTG Network Monitor deployments should assess exposure and verify versions. They should review sensor configurations, monitor for potential security incidents related to file writes, and ensure that the system is updated to version 23.1.82 or later.

Why it matters

CVE-2023-22632 is a low-severity vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor that allows remote file writing. Network administrators and security teams should verify versions, review sensor configurations, and monitor for potential security incidents.

  • Verify PRTG Network Monitor version and assess exposure to unauthorized file writes
  • Review and secure FTP Server Count Sensor configurations
  • Monitor for potential security incidents related to file writes

Technical summary

CVE-2023-22632 is a vulnerability in PRTG Network Monitor before version 23.1.82, allowing remote attackers to write to files via the FTP Server Count Sensor. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.7 and is considered low severity. This vulnerability affects PRTG Network Monitor deployments and requires verification of versions and assessment of exposure to unauthorized file writes.

Defensive priority

Network administrators should verify PRTG Network Monitor versions and assess exposure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify PRTG Network Monitor version and assess exposure
  • Review FTP Server Count Sensor configurations
  • Monitor for potential unauthorized file writes

Evidence notes

The CVE record indicates PRTG Network Monitor before 23.1.82 allows remote attackers to write to files via the FTP Server Count Sensor. Official sources include the CVE Program and NVD.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-22632 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-22632

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2023-22632 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22632

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.