| CVE ID | CVE-2022-36963 |
| 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 |
Network Performance Monitor |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ExecuteExternalProgram method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. 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://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2022-36963 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative |
