Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
CVE-2025-26396

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
Dameware Mini Remote Control Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-26396?

The SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control software is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability, which requires an attacker to have local access and a valid low privilege account. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and system controls. Users of this software should ensure they are aware of the risks and apply any available patches or updates as recommended by the vendor.

Affected Version(s)

Dameware Mini Remote Control Service 12.3.1.20 and prior versions

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisori...
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/da...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alexander Pudwill working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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CVE-2025-26396 : Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control