CVE-2020-27869 SQL injection in Network Performance Monitor

High 8.8 Published 11 Feb 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection to escalate privileges and reset the Admin password in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor.

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-2020-27869?

CVE-2020-27869 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, published on 11 Feb 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor 2020 HF1, NPM: 2020.2. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WriteToFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and reset the password for the Admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-11804.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2020-27869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f6fw-jv2q-2mh7.