📄 Description (English)
Netwrix Auditor Insecure Object Deserialization Vulnerability — Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component contains an insecure objection deserialization vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute code as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user. Successful exploitation requires that the attacker is able to reach port 9004/TCP, which is commonly blocked by standard enterprise firewalling.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2022-31199 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Netwrix Auditor's User Activity Video Recording component affecting versions prior to 9.5. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit insecure object deserialization on port 9004/TCP to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. While port 9004 is typically firewalled in enterprise environments, exposed instances present severe risk. Public exploits are available, making immediate patching essential for all Saudi organizations using Netwrix Auditor.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 21:49
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi government agencies (NCA, MISA), banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions, major banks), healthcare organizations (MOH), and energy sector (ARAMCO, downstream companies) using Netwrix Auditor for compliance auditing and user activity monitoring face critical risk. Successful exploitation grants SYSTEM-level access enabling data exfiltration, lateral movement, and persistence. Government entities managing sensitive national security data and financial institutions handling customer data are particularly vulnerable. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) using Netwrix for regulatory compliance also at risk.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government (NCA, MISA, Ministry of Interior)
Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions, major commercial banks)
Healthcare (Ministry of Health, private hospitals)
Energy (ARAMCO, downstream operators)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Financial Services
Insurance
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Netwrix Auditor instances in your environment and verify installed versions
2. Check firewall rules to confirm port 9004/TCP is restricted to trusted networks only
3. Review access logs for port 9004 for any suspicious connection attempts
4. Isolate any exposed instances from untrusted networks immediately
PATCHING:
1. Upgrade Netwrix Auditor to version 9.5 or later immediately
2. Apply all available security patches from Netwrix
3. Test patches in non-production environment first
4. Schedule patching during maintenance windows with change management approval
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement strict network segmentation - restrict port 9004/TCP access to authorized administrative networks only
2. Deploy WAF/IPS rules to detect and block deserialization payloads
3. Monitor port 9004 traffic for suspicious patterns
4. Implement application-level authentication controls
5. Enable detailed logging of all Netwrix Auditor activities
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for unexpected connections to port 9004/TCP from external sources
2. Alert on any process execution spawned by Netwrix Auditor service with SYSTEM privileges
3. Track modifications to Netwrix Auditor configuration files
4. Monitor for suspicious serialized object patterns in network traffic
5. Implement YARA rules for known exploit signatures
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع حالات Netwrix Auditor في بيئتك والتحقق من الإصدارات المثبتة
2. التحقق من قواعد جدار الحماية للتأكد من تقييد المنفذ 9004/TCP للشبكات الموثوقة فقط
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول للمنفذ 9004 للتحقق من محاولات الاتصال المريبة
4. عزل أي حالات مكشوفة عن الشبكات غير الموثوقة فوراً
التصحيح:
1. ترقية Netwrix Auditor إلى الإصدار 9.5 أو أحدث فوراً
2. تطبيق جميع تصحيحات الأمان المتاحة من Netwrix
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
4. جدولة التصحيح خلال نوافذ الصيانة مع موافقة إدارة التغيير
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة الصارم - تقييد وصول المنفذ 9004/TCP للشبكات الإدارية المصرح بها فقط
2. نشر قواعد WAF/IPS للكشف عن حمولات فك التسلسل وحجبها
3. مراقبة حركة المنفذ 9004 للأنماط المريبة
4. تنفيذ ضوابط المصادقة على مستوى التطبيق
5. تفعيل التسجيل التفصيلي لجميع أنشطة Netwrix Auditor
الكشف:
1. مراقبة الاتصالات غير المتوقعة بالمنفذ 9004/TCP من مصادر خارجية
2. التنبيه على أي تنفيذ عملية من خدمة Netwrix Auditor بامتيازات SYSTEM
3. تتبع التعديلات على ملفات تكوين Netwrix Auditor
4. مراقبة الأنماط المريبة للكائنات المسلسلة في حركة الشبكة
5. تنفيذ قواعد YARA للتوقيعات المعروفة للاستغلال
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of system use
A.12.4.1 - Event logging
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification
PR.IP-12 - Software development security
DE.CM-1 - System monitoring and anomaly detection
RS.MI-2 - Incident response and containment
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of information systems
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management
A.12.4.1 - Recording user activities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
6.2 - Security patches and updates
6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
10.2 - User activity logging
11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Netwrix:Auditor