CVE-2017-7722

10.0 CRITICAL
Published: April 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4, a menu system is encountered when the SSH service is accessed with "cmc" and "password" (the default username and password). By exploiting a vulnerability in the restrictssh feature of the menuing script, an attacker can escape from the restricted shell.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaining-root-access-to-solarwinds-log-event-manager-siem-product/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaining-root-access-to-solarwinds-log-event-manager-siem-product/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
10.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
12.7%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

Affected Vendors

solarwinds

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