CVE-2025-26398: SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer was found to contain a hard-coded cryptographic key. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MITM) attack against users. This vulnerability requires additional software not installed by default, local access to the server and administrator level privileges on the host.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer<2025.3

Remediation

Information

SolarWinds recommends that customers upgrade to SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer 2025.3 as soon as it becomes available.

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26398?

CVE-2025-26398 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in machine-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-26398?

To remediate CVE-2025-26398, ensure that you update the SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-26398?

If exploited, CVE-2025-26398 can lead to unauthorized access and interception of sensitive data through machine-in-the-middle attacks.

4

What versions of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer are affected by CVE-2025-26398?

CVE-2025-26398 affects all versions of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer that contain the hard-coded cryptographic key.

5

Is local access required to exploit CVE-2025-26398?

Yes, local access is required to exploit CVE-2025-26398, making it necessary for an attacker to have physical or authorized access to the system.

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