Remote Shell Escape in SolarWinds Log & Event Manager
CVE-2017-7722

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Solarwinds
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A shell escape vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Log & Event Manager prior to version 6.3.1 Hotfix 4. This security issue arises when the SSH service is accessed using default credentials, specifically 'cmc' and 'password'. An attacker may exploit a flaw in the restrictssh feature, allowing them to escape from the intended restricted shell environment. This breach potentially enables unauthorized users to gain deeper access to the system, raising serious security concerns for affected installations.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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