SolarWinds Platform (Orion)

CVE-2022-36958: SolarWinds Platform Deserialization of Untrusted Data

SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Deserialization of Untrusted Data.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 8.8
EPSS82%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
SolarWinds Platform unspecified to 2022.3 and prior versionsUpgrade past 2022.3 and prior versions; see the advisory
Orion Platform unspecified to 2020.2.6 HF5 and prior versionsUpgrade past 2020.2.6 HF5 and prior versions; see the advisory

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What it is

SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Deserialization of Untrusted Data. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands.

Workarounds

SolarWinds recommends customers upgrade to SolarWinds Platform version 2022.4 as soon as it becomes available. The expected RC release is at the end of October. SolarWinds also recommends that customers follow the guidance provided in the SolarWinds Secure Configuration Guide (https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htm). Ensure only authorized users can access the SolarWinds Platform.

Sources

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