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CVE-2017-7722: In SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4, a menu system is encountered when the SSH se...

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-7722 affects SolarWinds Log & Event Manager before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4. If the SSH management interface is reachable and default credentials are still valid, an attacker can break out of the intended restricted menu environment. For a SIEM appliance, that can put security logs and monitoring infrastructure at risk.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation if any legacy LEM appliance remains in service. The risk is concentrated but serious because compromise of a SIEM can undermine monitoring, investigations, and trust in security telemetry.

Technical view

The issue is a restricted-shell escape in the LEM SSH menu system reached through the default cmc account. The CVE states vulnerable versions are before 6.3.1 Hotfix 4. Public references describe restricted-shell escape and possible root-level impact, but the bundle does not include CVSS, CWE, or vendor advisory detail.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on older SolarWinds LEM appliances with SSH management enabled, especially where default credentials remain valid or SSH is reachable beyond trusted administration networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes a public technical write-up, but no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as a credible publicly known technique, not a confirmed actively exploited CVE.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and public references. The vulnerable surface is authenticated SSH access to the restricted menu using default credentials. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or active exploitation without additional source evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade SolarWinds LEM to 6.3.1 Hotfix 4 or later.
  • Remove or rotate default management credentials immediately.
  • Restrict SSH management access to trusted administrator networks.
  • Review SolarWinds guidance for any additional hardening steps.
  • Retire unsupported LEM deployments where patching is not possible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all SolarWinds LEM appliances and record exact versions.
  • Confirm no appliance is older than 6.3.1 Hotfix 4.
  • Check whether SSH management is exposed outside trusted networks.
  • Verify default cmc credentials are not accepted.
  • Review appliance access logs for unexpected SSH management activity.
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