Multiple vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Orion Platform
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 6 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-33229 CVE-2023-33225 CVE-2023-23844 CVE-2023-23843 CVE-2023-33224 CVE-2023-3622 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-79 CWE-502 CWE-184 CWE-697 CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Orion Platform Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH |
| Vendor | SolarWinds |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.
1) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU78666
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33229
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-33229
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Deserialization of Untrusted Data
EUVDB-ID: #VU78665
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33225
CWE-ID:
CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data within the SendHttpRequest action. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the Web Console and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-33225
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1006/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Incomplete list of disallowed inputs
EUVDB-ID: #VU78664
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23844
CWE-ID:
CWE-184 - Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists within the WriteToFile action due to usage of an incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A remote user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-23844
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1004/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Incorrect Comparison
EUVDB-ID: #VU78663
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23843
CWE-ID:
CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect comparison within the UpdateActionsProperties method. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-23843
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1003/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Incorrect Comparison
EUVDB-ID: #VU78726
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33224
CWE-ID:
CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect comparison within the UpdateActionsProperties method. A remote authenticated user can execute arbitrary code on the system in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-33224
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3_release_notes.htm
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1005/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU78751
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3622
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and read an arbitrary resource information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOrion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2023.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3_release_notes.htm
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-3622
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
