Analysis Summary

Two security vulnerabilities in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software, including a serious vulnerability that might lead to remote code execution, have been fixed by SolarWinds.

Based on a maximum score of 10.0, the vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-28991, has a rating of 9.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It has been characterized as an example of untrusted data deserialization. It has been discovered that SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) has a remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability might lead to remote code execution if it were to be exploited, enabling an authenticated user to abuse the service.

According to the researchers who gave the vulnerability a CVSS score of 9.9, the flaw is in the JsonSerializationBinder class and results from improper validation of user-supplied data, leaving ARM devices vulnerable to a deserialization vulnerability that could be used to run arbitrary code. Even though authentication is necessary to make use of this vulnerability, it is possible to go around the current authentication system.

A medium-severity ARM vulnerability (CVE-2024-28990, CVSS score: 6.3) that revealed a hard-coded credential and, if properly exploited, might grant unwanted access to the RabbitMQ administration console is also patched by SolarWinds. The patch for both vulnerabilities is available in ARM version 2024.3.1. To protect themselves from potential dangers, users are advised to update to the most recent version as soon as possible, even if there isn't any evidence of active exploitation of the vulnerabilities at this time.

Impact

• Remote Code Execution
• Unauthorized Access

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2024-28991
• CVE-2024-28990

Affected Vendors

Remediation

• Upgrade to the latest version of Access Rights Manager, available from the SolarWinds Website.
• Organizations must test their assets for the vulnerabilities mentioned above and apply the available security patch or mitigation steps as soon as possible.
• Implement multi-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to login processes.
• Regularly monitor network activity for any unusual behavior, as this may indicate that a cyberattack is underway.
• Organizations must stay vigilant and follow best practices for cybersecurity to protect their systems and data from potential threats. This includes regularly updating software and implementing strong access controls and monitoring tools.
• Develop a comprehensive incident response plan to respond effectively in case of a security breach or data leakage.
• Maintain regular backups of critical data and systems to ensure data recovery in case of a security incident.
• Adhere to security best practices, including the principle of least privilege, and ensure that users and applications have only the necessary permissions.
• Establish a robust patch management process to ensure that security patches are evaluated, tested, and applied promptly.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to evaluate the overall security posture of your systems and networks.
• Implement network segmentation to contain and isolate potential threats to limit their impact on critical systems.