Remote Code Execution in SolarWinds N-central Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2020-7984

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
N-central
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 January 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-7984?

The vulnerability in SolarWinds N-central prior to specified versions allows unauthorized remote attackers to access sensitive cleartext domain admin credentials. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can utilize a customer ID to self-register, thereby gaining the ability to read confidential details of the agent and appliance configuration, potentially leading to significant security breaches.

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-2020-7984 - Proof of Concept

References

https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-solarwinds-n...
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https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/solarwinds-rmm-...
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https://success.solarwindsmsp.com/kb/solarwinds_n-central...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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