#VU80896 Exposed dangerous method or function in Orion Platform - CVE-2023-23840

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80896

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23840

CWE-ID: CWE-749

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 execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists within the UpdateAction method in the SolarWinds Web Console. A remote authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.3

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-23840
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3-1_release_notes.htm
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1444/

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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.