SolarWinds Platform (Orion)

CVE-2020-10148: SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands

The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands.

Published

ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 3 Nov 2021
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityCRITICALCVSS 3.1 9.8
EPSS92%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.

Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
Orion Platform 2019.4 HF 5See the advisory
Orion Platform 2020.2 without hotfixSee the advisory
Orion Platform 2020.2 HF 1See the advisory

Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.

What it is

The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2 with no hotfix installed, and 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.

Exploitation

CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 3 Nov 2021.

Sources

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