What is the severity of CVE-2018-16791?

CVE-2018-16791 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on sensitive user credentials and potential server backdoor access.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16791?

To fix CVE-2018-16791, ensure that the configuration file is not world readable or writable and implement secure password storage practices.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-16791?

The risks associated with CVE-2018-16791 include unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and the potential for an attacker to backdoor the SFTP/SCP server.

Which versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server are affected by CVE-2018-16791?

CVE-2018-16791 affects all versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server up to and including 2018-09-10.

Can CVE-2018-16791 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2018-16791 can lead to data breaches as it exposes user passwords and allows for server backdoor exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-16791

critical

9.8

CWE

522

5/12/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-16791

First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Solarwinds Sftp\/scp Server	<=20180910

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Reference Links

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16791?
CVE-2018-16791 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on sensitive user credentials and potential server backdoor access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16791?
To fix CVE-2018-16791, ensure that the configuration file is not world readable or writable and implement secure password storage practices.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-16791?
The risks associated with CVE-2018-16791 include unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and the potential for an attacker to backdoor the SFTP/SCP server.
Which versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server are affected by CVE-2018-16791?
CVE-2018-16791 affects all versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server up to and including 2018-09-10.
Can CVE-2018-16791 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2018-16791 can lead to data breaches as it exposes user passwords and allows for server backdoor exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16791?
CVE-2018-16791 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on sensitive user credentials and potential server backdoor access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16791?
To fix CVE-2018-16791, ensure that the configuration file is not world readable or writable and implement secure password storage practices.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-16791?
The risks associated with CVE-2018-16791 include unauthorized access to sensitive accounts and the potential for an attacker to backdoor the SFTP/SCP server.
Which versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server are affected by CVE-2018-16791?
CVE-2018-16791 affects all versions of SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server up to and including 2018-09-10.
Can CVE-2018-16791 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2018-16791 can lead to data breaches as it exposes user passwords and allows for server backdoor exploitation.