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.

• CWE-77

• 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

Published

Apr 12, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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