CVE-2023-40057CWE-502

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution

Critical · published February 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one sneaky command from an authorized user can lead to full remote code execution in SolarWinds! 🔥 Think of it like a trusted insider at a theme park who can pull the lever on a ride and send it spiraling out of control—it's thrilling but absolutely dangerous! 🎢 If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, essentially taking control of the entire system. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate settings, or even shut down services—an absolute nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a trusted insider at a theme park who can pull the lever on a ride and send it spiraling out of control—it's thrilling but absolutely dangerous! 🎢 This critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager allows authenticated users to execute malicious commands via a trusted service, bypassing normal security measures. It's a case of an insider misusing their access to wreak havoc.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, essentially taking control of the entire system. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate settings, or even shut down services—an absolute nightmare scenario! Immediate action is crucial! First, patch to the latest version of SolarWinds Access Rights Manager where this vulnerability has been addressed. Next, review user access rights to ensure only necessary users have authenticated access. Don't forget to monitor for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll safeguard your systems in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04854 · 92.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-02-15T20:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 20:36Z
    SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution
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