Vulnerability identifier: #VU82749

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40062

CWE-ID: CWE-184

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A remote user on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2016.1 - 2023.3.1

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External links
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/hco/content/release_notes/hco_2023-4_release_notes.htm
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40062
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1584/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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