Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client
CVE-2019-3980

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
Solarwinds Dameware Remote Mini Remote Client Agent Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 40%

What is CVE-2019-3980?

The Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client agent v12.1.0.89 features smart card authentication that can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker. This vulnerability allows the attacker to initiate a smart card login request, enabling them to upload and execute arbitrary executables under the Local System account on the DWRCS.exe host. This poses a significant security risk, as it could lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious code.

Affected Version(s)

SolarWinds Dameware Remote Mini Remote Client Agent Service Versions up to and including 12.1.0.89

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-3980
Created by warferik

CVE-2019-3980
Created by Barbarisch

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-227-43
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-43
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EPSS Score

40% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-3980 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client