Advisory Details

February 24th, 2023

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor sshd_SftpRename Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-168
ZDI-CAN-19907

CVE ID CVE-2022-47506
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS SolarWinds
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Network Performance Monitor
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Authentication may be required to exploit this vulnerability, depending on the product configuration.

The specific flaw exists within the sshd_SftpRename function. 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-2022-47506
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-12-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-02-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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