CVE-2022-36960: SolarWinds Platform Improper Input Validation

Published Nov 29, 2022
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Updated

SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to Improper Input Validation. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.

Affected Software

9 affected components
SolarWinds Orion Platform<2020.2.6
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6-hotfix1
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6-hotfix2
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6-hotfix3
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6-hotfix4
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2020.2.6-hotfix5
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2022.2
SolarWinds Orion Platform=2022.3

Remediation

Information

All SolarWinds Platform customers are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the SolarWinds Platform version 2022.4

Event History

Nov 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-36960.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36960?

The severity of CVE-2022-36960 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-36960?

SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2020.2.6 and later, including versions 2022.2 and 2022.3, are affected by CVE-2022-36960.

4

How does CVE-2022-36960 impact SolarWinds Platform?

CVE-2022-36960 allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.

5

Are there any available fixes or patches for CVE-2022-36960?

It is recommended to refer to SolarWinds' documentation and security advisories for available fixes and patches for CVE-2022-36960.

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