Vulnerability identifier: #VU50290

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25275

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Orion Platform
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for SQL database files. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and obtain login credentials for all application users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2020.2 - 2020.2.1 HF 2

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External links
http://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=28389
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/Content/release_notes/Orion_Platform_2020-2-4_release_notes.htm

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.