CVE-2022-47504 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2022-47504, a high-severity vulnerability in SolarWinds Platform allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Upgrade to version 2023.1 for protection.
SolarWinds Platform was found to be vulnerable to the Deserialization of Untrusted Data, allowing remote attackers with Orion admin-level account access to execute arbitrary commands.
Understanding CVE-2022-47504
This section provides insight into the vulnerability and its impact on SolarWinds Platform.
What is CVE-2022-47504?
The CVE-2022-47504 vulnerability involves the Deserialization of Untrusted Data in SolarWinds Platform, enabling malicious actors to run arbitrary commands via Orion admin-level access.
The Impact of CVE-2022-47504
The vulnerability poses a high risk, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High), affecting versions up to 2022.4.1 and all prior versions of SolarWinds Platform.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-47504
Explore the specifics of the vulnerability to understand its implications.
Vulnerability Description
SolarWinds Platform's susceptibility to Deserialization of Untrusted Data allows threat actors to execute unauthorized commands remotely, exploiting the Orion admin-level account access.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects SolarWinds Platform versions equal to and prior to 2022.4.1.
Exploitation Mechanism
Through the ability to deserialize untrusted data, attackers can gain unauthorized control over the SolarWinds Web Console, leveraging Orion admin-level privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
All SolarWinds Platform users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2023.1 to safeguard their systems against this critical vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
In addition to immediate patching, organizations should implement robust security protocols, including regular system updates and network monitoring.
Patching and Updates
Frequent software updates and patches are crucial to maintaining the security and integrity of SolarWinds Platform, ensuring protection against known vulnerabilities.