CVE-2020-23478
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) contains a high-severity deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CVE-2020-23478) that could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability requires successful authentication before exploitation and affects SolarWinds ARM v2023.2. (HelpNet Security)

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a high-severity deserialization of untrusted data bug that can lead to remote code execution. The flaw requires successful authentication before it can be exploited. The vulnerability affects SolarWinds ARM v2023.2 and has been fixed in v2023.2.3. (HelpNet Security)

Impact

If successfully exploited, the vulnerability could allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution on affected installations of SolarWinds ARM. (HelpNet Security)

Mitigation and workarounds

Administrators are advised to upgrade to SolarWinds ARM v2023.2.3, which contains fixes for this vulnerability. No alternative mitigations or workarounds have been shared. (HelpNet Security)

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