CVE-2023-22632
Received Received - Intake

Remote Code Execution in PRTG Network Monitor

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: MITRE

Description
PRTG Network Monitor before 23.1.82 allows remote attackers to write to files via the FTP Server Count Sensor.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-14
NVD
CVE-2023-22632
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60633

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
paessler prtg_network_monitor to 23.1.82 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-88 The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.

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Executive Summary

PRTG Network Monitor before version 23.1.82 has a vulnerability where remote attackers can write to files via the FTP Server Count Sensor. This is a file write issue that could allow unauthorized modifications to files on the system.

Detection Guidance

To detect CVE-2023-22632 on your system, check if you are running PRTG Network Monitor versions before 23.1.82. Verify the installed version via the PRTG web interface or by inspecting the program files. Ensure no unauthorized file writes are occurring in directories monitored by PRTG, particularly those accessible via FTP Server Count Sensor.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to modify files on the system, potentially leading to data corruption, unauthorized changes, or further exploitation of the network monitoring system.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to write to files via the FTP Server Count Sensor, which could lead to unauthorized file modifications. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially enabling data tampering or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update PRTG Network Monitor to version 23.1.82 or later to address the vulnerability.

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