Vulnerability identifier: #VU49922
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Orion Platform
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Orion Network Performance Monitor
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: SolarWinds
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the WriteToFile method in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to escalate privileges and reset the password for the Admin user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Orion Platform: 2019.2 - 2020.2.1 HF 1
Orion Network Performance Monitor: 2019.4 - 2020.2 Hotfix 1
External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-064/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.