CVE-2020-27871 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2.1. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within VulnerabilitySettings.aspx. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-11902.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-067/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-067/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-27871?

CVE-2020-27871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2.1. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability,...

How severe is CVE-2020-27871?

CVE-2020-27871 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Orion Platform.