CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7722: Command Injection

First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )

In SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4, a menu system is encountered when the SSH service is accessed with "cmc" and "password" (the default username and password). By exploiting a vulnerability in the restrictssh feature of the menuing script, an attacker can escape from the restricted shell.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds Security Event Manager=6.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7722?

    CVE-2017-7722 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to gain unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7722?

    To fix CVE-2017-7722, upgrade to SolarWinds Log & Event Manager version 6.3.1 Hotfix 4 or later.

  • What kind of systems are affected by CVE-2017-7722?

    CVE-2017-7722 affects SolarWinds Log & Event Manager versions prior to 6.3.1 Hotfix 4.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-7722?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-7722 can allow an attacker to escape from the restricted shell and gain root access to the system.

  • Who is likely to exploit CVE-2017-7722?

    CVE-2017-7722 is likely to be exploited by malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to the SolarWinds Log & Event Manager.

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