SolarWinds Orion Platform UpdateActionsProperties Incorrect Behavior Order Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

July 27th, 2023
ZDI-23-1005 ZDI-CAN-21105

CVE ID

CVE-2023-33224

CVSS Score

8.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

SolarWinds

Affected Products

Orion Platform

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the UpdateActionsProperties method. The issue results from input validation being performed too late in a sequence of operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.

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-2023-33224

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2023-05-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-07-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

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

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