What is the severity of ZDI-21-1600?

The severity of ZDI-21-1600 is categorized as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix ZDI-21-1600?

To fix ZDI-21-1600, update the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor to the latest version provided by SolarWinds.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-21-1600?

The potential impacts of ZDI-21-1600 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation on affected installations.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-1600?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-21-1600, making it less accessible to remote attackers without credentials.

Which software is affected by ZDI-21-1600?

ZDI-21-1600 affects SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor installations.

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ZDI-21-1600

high

8.8

27/2/2025

ZDI-21-1600: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor WriteToEventLog Exposed Dangerous Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SolarWinds.Orion.Core.Actions.dll module. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to the level of an application administrator.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SolarWinds Orion Network Performance Monitor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-21-1600?
The severity of ZDI-21-1600 is categorized as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-21-1600?
To fix ZDI-21-1600, update the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor to the latest version provided by SolarWinds.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-21-1600?
The potential impacts of ZDI-21-1600 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation on affected installations.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-1600?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-21-1600, making it less accessible to remote attackers without credentials.
Which software is affected by ZDI-21-1600?
ZDI-21-1600 affects SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor installations.

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