What is the severity of CVE-2020-25617?

CVE-2020-25617 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of OS commands.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25617?

To mitigate CVE-2020-25617, apply the latest security patches provided by SolarWinds for N-Central 12.3.0.670.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-25617?

CVE-2020-25617 affects users of SolarWinds N-Central version 12.3.0.670, specifically authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25617?

CVE-2020-25617 is a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability that can lead to OS command execution.

Can CVE-2020-25617 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-25617 requires authentication, meaning exploitation is limited to authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.

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CVE-2020-25617

critical

CWE

16/12/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-25617: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Dec 16 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SolarWinds N-Central	=12.3.0.670

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of OS commands.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25617?
To mitigate CVE-2020-25617, apply the latest security patches provided by SolarWinds for N-Central 12.3.0.670.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 affects users of SolarWinds N-Central version 12.3.0.670, specifically authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 is a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability that can lead to OS command execution.
Can CVE-2020-25617 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-25617 requires authentication, meaning exploitation is limited to authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of OS commands.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25617?
To mitigate CVE-2020-25617, apply the latest security patches provided by SolarWinds for N-Central 12.3.0.670.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 affects users of SolarWinds N-Central version 12.3.0.670, specifically authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25617?
CVE-2020-25617 is a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability that can lead to OS command execution.
Can CVE-2020-25617 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-25617 requires authentication, meaning exploitation is limited to authenticated users of the N-Central Administration Console.