Advisory Details

July 27th, 2023

SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager VulnDownloader Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1002
ZDI-CAN-20995

CVE ID CVE-2023-23842
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS SolarWinds
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Network Configuration Manager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the VulnDownloader class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS SolarWinds has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-23842
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-05-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-07-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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