7.5
CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7984

First published: Sun Jan 26 2020(Updated: )

SolarWinds N-central before 12.1 SP1 HF5 and 12.2 before SP1 HF2 allows remote attackers to retrieve cleartext domain admin credentials from the Agent & Probe settings, and obtain other sensitive information. The attacker can use a customer ID to self register and read any aspects of the agent/appliance configuration.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds N-Central<12.1.1.404
SolarWinds N-Central>=12.2<12.2.1.280

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7984?

    CVE-2020-7984 is rated as high severity due to the potential exposure of sensitive domain admin credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7984?

    To fix CVE-2020-7984, upgrade SolarWinds N-central to version 12.1 SP1 HF5 or 12.2 SP1 HF2 or later.

  • What types of information can be accessed through CVE-2020-7984?

    CVE-2020-7984 allows attackers to access cleartext domain admin credentials and other sensitive information from the Agent & Probe settings.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-7984?

    Users of SolarWinds N-central versions prior to 12.1 SP1 HF5 and 12.2 SP1 HF2 are affected by CVE-2020-7984.

  • Can CVE-2020-7984 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-7984 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to retrieve sensitive information.

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