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A vulnerability in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) involves a misconfigured entity that exposes password fields to the SolarWinds Information Service (SWIS). While the exposed credentials are encrypted, this vulnerability could potentially allow authenticated users with appropriate NCM roles to access these password fields. This represents a security weakness categorized as CWE-326 (Inadequate Encryption Strength), which could potentially be exploited by malicious actors who have already gained authenticated access to the system.
Overview
CVE-2021-35226 affects SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) and relates to inadequate protection of sensitive information. The vulnerability stems from a misconfiguration that exposes encrypted password fields to the SolarWinds Information Service (SWIS). While exploitation requires authenticated access with an NCM role, it still represents a security risk as it could potentially allow authorized users to access sensitive credential information they shouldn't have access to. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-326 (Inadequate Encryption Strength), suggesting that the encryption used may not provide sufficient protection for the exposed password fields.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, organizations should:
- Update to the latest version of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager as specified in the vendor advisory.
- Review and restrict NCM role-based access controls to ensure only necessary personnel have access to sensitive information.
- Monitor authentication logs for suspicious access attempts to the NCM system.
- Apply the patch provided by SolarWinds in their security advisory.
- Perform a security audit to identify any potential unauthorized access that may have occurred prior to patching.
References
- SolarWinds Security Advisory: https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35226
- CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/326.html
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
