#VU72303 Path traversal in Orion Platform - CVE-2022-47506

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72303

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47506

CWE-ID: CWE-22

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 perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the sshd_SftpRename function. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and update the default configuration, enabling the execution of arbitrary commands.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow remote code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2016.1 - 2022.4.1

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2022-47506
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-168/

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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.