SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager ExportConfigs Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 ExportConfigs method. 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://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ncm/content/release_notes/ncm_2023-4_release_notes.htm
Disclosure Timeline
- 2023-05-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-11-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
