Vulnerability identifier: #VU51740

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31475

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to execute arbitrary code on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the Job Scheduler feature. A remote authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary code on the server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires knowledge of credentials of a low privileged local account on the Orion Server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2018.2 HF 6 Security Patch - 2020.2.4

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External links
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/Content/Release_Notes/Orion_Platform_2020-2-5_release_notes.htm
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-605/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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