CVE-2017-7722 — CRITICAL (10.0)

Vulnerability Description

In SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4, a menu system is encountered when the SSH service is accessed with "cmc" and "password" (the default username and password). By exploiting a vulnerability in the restrictssh feature of the menuing script, an attacker can escape from the restricted shell.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Log \& Event Manager	6.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaiExploitThird Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaiExploitThird Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223MitigationPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7722?

CVE-2017-7722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). In SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4, a menu system is encountered when the SSH service is accessed with "cmc" and "password" (the default username and password). By exploitin...

How severe is CVE-2017-7722?

CVE-2017-7722 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7722?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Log \& Event Manager.