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SolarWinds Access Rights Manager deleteTransferFile Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion and Information Disclosure Vulnerability

July 18th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files and disclose sensitive information on affected installations of SolarWinds Access Rights Manager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the deleteTransferFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files and disclose information in the context of a highly privileged domain user.

Additional Details

SolarWinds has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/arm/content/release_notes/arm_2024-3_release_notes.htm

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-02-29 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-07-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

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

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