#VU57644 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Orion Platform - CVE-2021-35213

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57644

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35213

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Orion Platform
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the User Setting of Orion Platform within the SaveUserSetting endpoint. A remote authenticated guest can gain administrative privileges within the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Orion Platform: 2020.2 HF 1 - 2020.2.5

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External links
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htm
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/orion_platform_2020-2-6_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35213
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1244/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.