SolarWinds.Orion.Platform.Authentication.Bypass

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in SolarWinds Orion Platform.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient handling of specific path components in request-URIs. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the target system. Successful exploitation results in the attacker gaining access to certain API endpoints which would normally require authentication.

Outbreak Alert

SolarWinds [signed] software containing a planted vulnerability released in March 2020 as a regular (trusted) software patch. The backdoor was not discovered until the FireEye breach became public 9 months later.

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Affected Products

SolarWinds Orion Platform 2019.2 HF 3 and prior
SolarWinds Orion Platform 2019.4 prior to HF 6
SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2.x prior to 2020.2.1 HF 2

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.solarwinds.com/securityadvisory