CVE-2020-25617 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 16 Dec 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit path traversal in the AdvancedScripts endpoint to execute OS commands as root on SolarWinds N-Central servers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-25617?

CVE-2020-25617 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. The AdvancedScripts HTTP endpoint allows Relative Path Traversal by an authenticated user of the N-Central Administration Console (NAC), leading to execution of OS commands as root.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds N-Central.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2020-25617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f8r4-jggf-jmg8.