CVE-2022-36961: Orion Platform SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerable component of Orion Platform was vulnerable to SQL Injection, an authenticated attacker could leverage this for privilege escalation or remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Orion Platform<=2022.2.0

Remediation

Information

All SolarWinds Platform customers are advised to upgrade to the latest generally available service update. (SolarWinds Platform)

Event History

Sep 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36961?

CVE-2022-36961 is a vulnerability in the SolarWinds Orion Platform that allows an authenticated attacker to perform SQL Injection and potentially escalate privileges or execute remote code.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-36961?

CVE-2022-36961 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2022-36961?

The affected software of CVE-2022-36961 is the SolarWinds Orion Platform with a version up to and inclusive of 2022.2.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-36961?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36961 by leveraging SQL Injection in an authenticated context to potentially escalate privileges or execute remote code.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-36961?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-36961 in the SolarWinds documentation and security advisories. Here are the references: - SolarWinds Documentation: [link1] - SolarWinds Security Advisories: [link2]

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