CVE-2024-23470CWE-287

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) UserScriptHumster Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published July 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager means an attacker could potentially run commands without any authentication — that's like handing over your car keys to a stranger! 🔥 Think of this as a hotel where anyone can walk in and use any room without having to check in at the front desk. They can create havoc with little to no effort, leaving the staff scrambling to contain the chaos! An attacker can execute commands and run executables on the server, leading to devastating consequences such as data theft, system manipulation, or even complete server control. Imagine the chaos when someone can waltz in and take the keys to your entire digital kingdom!

Put simply

Think of this as a hotel where anyone can walk in and use any room without having to check in at the front desk. They can create havoc with little to no effort, leaving the staff scrambling to contain the chaos! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the server, meaning the system is wide open to anyone who manages to find and exploit it before a patch is applied.

What to do

An attacker can execute commands and run executables on the server, leading to devastating consequences such as data theft, system manipulation, or even complete server control. Imagine the chaos when someone can waltz in and take the keys to your entire digital kingdom! Immediate action is essential: patch the SolarWinds Access Rights Manager to the latest version as soon as possible. Also, review your access controls and monitor server logs for any suspicious activity. Don't wait, secure your system now! With prompt action, you can defend your network and stay one step ahead of potential attackers. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01170 · 67.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2024-07-17T14:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUL 14:30Z
    SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) UserScriptHumster Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
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