CVE-2024-23472 SolarWinds Access Rights Manager Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Deletion and Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Critical 9.6 Published 17 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit directory traversal to arbitrarily read and delete files in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-23472?

CVE-2024-23472 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager, published on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) is susceptible to Directory Traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to arbitrary read and delete files in ARM.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23472?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Access Rights Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23472?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23472 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-23472 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23472 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g4r-89hx-hv6j.