How severe is CVE-2022-36966?

CVE-2022-36966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36966?

CVE-2022-36966 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-2022-36966?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-36966 published?

CVE-2022-36966 was published on 2022-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36966

CVE-2022-36966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Orion Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Solarwinds Orion Platform
Published: 2022-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Users with Node Management rights were able to view and edit all nodes due to Insufficient control on URL parameter causing insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in SolarWinds Platform 2022.3 and previous.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36966?: Users with Node Management rights were able to view and edit all nodes due to Insufficient control on URL parameter causing insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in SolarWinds Platform 2022.3 and previous.
How severe is CVE-2022-36966?: CVE-2022-36966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36966?: CVE-2022-36966 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-2022-36966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36966 published?: CVE-2022-36966 was published on 2022-10-20 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: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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