Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor 2020.2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the OneTimeJobSchedulerEventsService WCF service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-11955.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Orion Platform | 2020.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/SAM/Content/Release_NotesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-373/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/SAM/Content/Release_NotesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-373/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-27277?
CVE-2021-27277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Virtual Infrastructure Monitor 2020.2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execu...
How severe is CVE-2021-27277?
CVE-2021-27277 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Orion Platform.