CVE-2021-31475 Missing authorization in Orion Job Scheduler

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges due to insecure WCF service configuration in SolarWinds Orion Job Scheduler.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-31475?

CVE-2021-31475 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SolarWinds Orion Job Scheduler, published on 21 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Job Scheduler 2020.2.1 HF 2. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the JobRouterService WCF service. The issue is due to the WCF service configuration, which allows a critical resource to be accessed by unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of an administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-12007.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31475?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Orion Job Scheduler.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-31475 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31475 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5p53-r9cc-7fmj.

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