#VU87985 Path traversal in Access Rights Manager - CVE-2024-23476

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87985

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23476

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Access Rights Manager
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the OpenFile method. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Access Rights Manager: 2023.2.2

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-23476
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-349/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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