What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7984?

CVE-2020-7984 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-7984?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-7984. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-7984?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-7984. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

N Central CVE-2020-7984

HIGH

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CWE-319)

2020-01-26 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure N Central

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2020 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-319. 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. Affected products include: Solarwinds N-Central. Version information: before 12.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.