Advisory Details

September 19th, 2023

SolarWinds Orion Platform UpdateAction Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1444
ZDI-CAN-21117

CVE ID CVE-2023-23840
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS SolarWinds
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Orion Platform
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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

The specific flaw exists within the UpdateAction method. The issue results from an exposed dangerous method. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS SolarWinds has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3-1_release_notes.htm
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-05-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-09-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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