Local Database Authentication Flaw in SolarWinds N-Central
CVE-2020-25621

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
N-central
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2020

What is CVE-2020-25621?

A vulnerability exists in SolarWinds N-Central version 12.3.0.670 where the local database fails to require authentication. The security is solely dependent on network interface access, exposing sensitive database keys and passwords. This significant oversight can lead to unauthorized access to critical information, emphasizing the need for robust authentication mechanisms to secure sensitive data.

References

https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/
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https://ernw.de/en/publications.html
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https://insinuator.net/2020/12/security-advisories-for-so...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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