#VU57641 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Orion Platform - CVE-2021-28674

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57641

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28674

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 user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote authenticated user with node management rights can delete nodes for another group.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2019.2 HF 1 - 2020.2.5

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-28674
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-5-Hotfix-1?language=en_US
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/orion_platform_2020-2-6_release_notes.htm

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Q & A

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.