Advisory Details

February 15th, 2024

SolarWinds Orion Platform AppendUpdate SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-171
ZDI-CAN-21894

CVE ID CVE-2023-50395
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 AppendUpdate method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. 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://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2024-1_release_notes.htm
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-08-09 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-02-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-02-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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