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Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording Remote Code Execution

IdentifiersCVE-2022-31199CWE-502· Deserialization of Untrusted Data

CVE-2022-31199 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording (UAVR) component. The issue exists in the underlying .NET remoting protocol used by the UAVRServer service, exposed on TCP port 9004, and is caused by insecure deserialization of attacker-controlled .NET objects. A remote attacker can send a crafted serialized payload to the vulnerable endpoint without authentication or user interaction and trigger arbitrary code execution on the Netwrix Auditor server or affected agents installed on monitored systems. Successful exploitation results in code execution as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. The content states the issue affects Netwrix Auditor versions earlier than 10.5 and has been observed exploited in the wild.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows full remote code execution with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges on affected Netwrix Auditor servers and monitored systems running vulnerable agents. Because Netwrix Auditor commonly operates with extensive privileges in enterprise and Active Directory environments, compromise can result in complete system takeover, theft or manipulation of sensitive audit data, installation of malware or ransomware, lateral movement, and potentially broader domain compromise. The vulnerability has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Mitigation

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Restrict network access to the UAVRServer service on TCP port 9004 using host and network firewalls, and limit access to trusted administrative networks only. Reduce or eliminate internet exposure of the service, segment Netwrix Auditor infrastructure from untrusted networks, and monitor for unexpected connections or exploitation attempts targeting port 9004. Where immediate patching is not possible, disable or isolate the vulnerable component if operationally feasible.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Netwrix Auditor to version 10.5 or later, as the content identifies versions prior to 10.5 as affected. Apply vendor-provided fixes to both the Netwrix Auditor server and any deployed agents using the vulnerable User Activity Video Recording component. Validate that the UAVR service is no longer vulnerable after upgrade and review exposed monitored systems for the presence of outdated agents.
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Exploits

1 valid exploit after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos.

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CVE-2022-31199MaturityPoCVerified exploit

This repository provides a comprehensive lab and exploit toolkit for CVE-2022-31199, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor (<10.5) via insecure .NET Remoting deserialization. The structure includes: - A vulnerable server simulator (Python and C#/.NET versions) that mimics the Netwrix UAVRServer endpoint on TCP port 9004, with intentionally insecure deserialization settings (TypeFilterLevel=Full). - Exploit scripts in Python (exploit.py, test_exploit.py) and PowerShell (exploit.ps1) that can check for the vulnerability and deliver serialized payloads to achieve RCE. The Python scripts can use payloads generated by ysoserial.net, and the PowerShell script automates the full attack chain. - Dockerfiles and docker-compose files for easy lab deployment on Windows, Linux, and macOS, including both the vulnerable server and an attacker machine. - Detection rules (Snort, YARA) and a Nuclei template for automated detection and scanning. - Documentation and guides for both manual and automated exploitation, including example payloads and post-exploitation steps. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting the .NET Remoting service on TCP port 9004. The exploit achieves SYSTEM-level code execution by sending a malicious serialized object to the UAVRServer endpoint. The repository is well-structured for both educational and practical exploitation, with clear separation between vulnerable server code, exploit tools, detection signatures, and documentation.

developerfredDisclosed Nov 17, 2025pythonpowershellnetwork
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