CVE-2021-27258

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SaveUserSetting endpoint. The issue results from improper restriction of this endpoint to unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges their privileges from Guest to Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-11903.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.60% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: SolarWinds Orion Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-192/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27258?
CVE-2021-27258 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27258?
To fix CVE-2021-27258, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-27258 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-27258 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27258?
CVE-2021-27258 affects SolarWinds Orion Platform.
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