CVE-2017-7722
CVE-2017-7722 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Log & Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Solarwinds Log & Event Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7722?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7722?
- CVE-2017-7722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-7722 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7722?
- CVE-2017-7722 affects Solarwinds Log & Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7722?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-7722 published?
- CVE-2017-7722 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaining-root-access-to-solarwinds-log-event-manager-siem-product/
- https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:log_\&_event_manager:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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