How severe is CVE-2022-36960?

CVE-2022-36960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36960?

CVE-2022-36960 primarily affects Solarwinds Orion Platform. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36960?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36960 published?

CVE-2022-36960 was published on 2022-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36960

CVE-2022-36960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Orion Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Solarwinds Orion Platform
Published: 2022-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to Improper Input Validation. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36960?: SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to Improper Input Validation. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-36960?: CVE-2022-36960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36960?: CVE-2022-36960 primarily affects Solarwinds Orion Platform. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36960 published?: CVE-2022-36960 was published on 2022-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

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cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.6:hotfix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2022.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2022.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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