Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor by Netwrix
CVE-2022-31199

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Netwrix

Status
Auditor
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2022

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2022-31199?

The Netwrix Auditor platform is affected by a vulnerability that enables remote code execution via the User Activity Video Recording component. This flaw allows attackers to interface with the underlying protocol, potentially granting unauthorized individuals the ability to run arbitrary code on compromised systems with system-level privileges (NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM). This is particularly critical for monitored systems, where sensitive data and operations may be at risk. Addressing this issue is vital for maintaining the integrity and security of your environment.

CISA has reported CVE-2022-31199

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2022-31199 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

References

https://bishopfox.com/blog/netwrix-auditor-advisory

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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