CVE-2022-31199
Netwrix Auditor Insecure Object Deserialization Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Auditor, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Aug 1, 2023.
Patch status
No official fix confirmed yet
Until a fix ships, follow the vendor's mitigations and CISA's required action, limit exposure of affected systems, and watch this record for a patch.
Description
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems. The remote code execution vulnerabilities exist within the underlying protocol used by the component, and potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user on affected systems, including on systems Netwrix Auditor monitors.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor | Netwrix | < 10.5 | 10.5 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2022-31199 scored CVSS 9.8: Netwrix Auditor, Netwrix Auditor Insecure Object Deserialization Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched Auditor systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
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