CVE-2017-7722

Name: CVE-2017-7722
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T16:59:00.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7722 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 12.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.73%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Log \& Event Manager	6.3.1

References

https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaining-root-access-to-solarwinds-log-event-manager-siem-product/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://pentest.blog/unexpected-journey-4-escaping-from-restricted-shell-and-gaining-root-access-to-solarwinds-log-event-manager-siem-product/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://thwack.solarwinds.com/thread/111223Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7722?

How severe is CVE-2017-7722?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7722 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7722?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST