SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor GetPdf Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

November 23rd, 2022
ZDI-22-1663 ZDI-CAN-17678

CVE ID

CVE-2022-36962

CVSS Score

7.2 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the GetPdf function. 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 SYSTEM.

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-2022-36962

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2022-06-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-11-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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