CVE-2020-25621 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.4 Published Updated

Attackers with network access can read sensitive keys and passwords from the local database due to missing authentication requirements.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-25621?

CVE-2020-25621 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. The local database does not require authentication: security is only based on ability to access a network interface. The database has keys and passwords.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25621?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds N-Central.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25621?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-25621 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25621 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m7h8-8q5m-8g9r.

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