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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-33224
CVE-2023-33224:
SolarWinds Platform vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The SolarWinds Platform was identified with a vulnerability (CVE-2023-33224) related to Incorrect Behavior Order. This vulnerability affects SolarWinds Platform versions prior to 2023.3, discovered and disclosed in July 2023. The vulnerability allows users who have administrative access to the SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges (SolarWinds Advisory, ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability specifically exists within the UpdateActionsProperties method of the SolarWinds Platform. The core issue stems from input validation being performed too late in a sequence of operations, which creates a security gap. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (ZDI Advisory, NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to significant security implications as it allows authenticated attackers with administrative access to execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. This could potentially result in unauthorized command execution and system compromise (SolarWinds Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
SolarWinds has released version 2023.3 of the SolarWinds Platform to address this vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version to mitigate the risk. No alternative workarounds have been provided (SolarWinds Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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