CVE-2018-16791 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can read world-accessible configuration files to steal passwords and backdoor the SolarWinds SFTP/SCP server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16791?
CVE-2018-16791 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server through 2018-09-10, the configuration file is world readable and writable, and stores user passwords in an insecure manner, allowing an attacker to determine passwords for potentially privileged accounts. This also grants the attacker an ability to backdoor the server.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16791?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarwinds Sftp\/Scp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16791?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16791 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16791 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16791 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2374-xjj3-xj59.