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Database Performance Analyzer CVE-2025-26398

MEDIUM
Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)
2025-08-12 psirt@solarwinds.com
Authentication Bypass Database Performance Analyzer Solarwinds
5.6
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-798
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access

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Impact

CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.01%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A local attacker with access to the system could gain access using credentials embedded in source code.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer was found to contain a hard-coded cryptographic key. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.6). This Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.

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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. 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 products include: Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.6 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Aug 12, 2025 - 08:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.6

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-26398, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 5.6. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access, enable MFA, monitor auth logs.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

28
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-26398 ADVISORY https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2025-3_release_notes.htm

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