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CVE-2020-10148

SolarWinds Orion Authentication Bypass

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 92.0%
  1. Published29 Dec 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

SolarWinds Orion API contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2 with no hotfix installed, and 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

SolarWinds Orion Platform2019.4 · 2020.2 · 2020.2.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-10148 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-10148 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-10148?

CVE-2020-10148 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 92.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-10148?

Affected products include SolarWinds Orion Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10148?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.