What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12213?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-12213 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12213?

To fix ZDI-CAN-12213, users should update to the latest version of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor as recommended by the vendor.

What systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-12213?

ZDI-CAN-12213 affects installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor that have not applied the necessary updates.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-12213?

Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability identified by ZDI-CAN-12213.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-12213?

ZDI-CAN-12213 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited in affected installations.

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ZDI-CAN-12213

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27/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-12213: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor FromJson Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SolarWinds.Serialization library. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

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

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12213?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-12213 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12213?
To fix ZDI-CAN-12213, users should update to the latest version of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor as recommended by the vendor.
What systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-12213?
ZDI-CAN-12213 affects installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor that have not applied the necessary updates.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-12213?
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability identified by ZDI-CAN-12213.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-12213?
ZDI-CAN-12213 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited in affected installations.

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