ZDI-21-1602: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor SendHttpRequest 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-21-1602?
The severity of ZDI-21-1602 is high with a score of 8.8.
How does ZDI-21-1602 allow privilege escalation?
ZDI-21-1602 allows privilege escalation by exploiting a dangerous function exposed in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-1602?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-21-1602.
Which module is affected by ZDI-21-1602?
The SolarWinds.Orion.Core.Actions.dll module is affected by ZDI-21-1602.
How can I fix ZDI-21-1602?
To fix ZDI-21-1602, apply the necessary security patches provided by SolarWinds.