Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 2020.2.1. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SolarWinds.Serialization library. 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 execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-12213.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Network Performance Monitor | >= 2020.2.1, < 2020.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/sam/content/release_notesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-602/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/sam/content/release_notesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-602/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-31474?
CVE-2021-31474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 2020.2.1. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulner...
How severe is CVE-2021-31474?
CVE-2021-31474 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-31474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor.