CVE-2020-10148 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10148, a critical SolarWinds Orion API vulnerability allowing remote attackers to execute unauthorized API commands, potentially compromising SolarWinds instances. Find out the impacted systems and versions, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
SolarWinds Orion API vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized API commands, potentially compromising the SolarWinds instance.
Understanding CVE-2020-10148
SolarWinds Orion API vulnerability enables attackers to bypass authentication and execute unauthorized API commands, impacting specific versions of the SolarWinds Orion Platform.
What is CVE-2020-10148?
The SolarWinds Orion API vulnerability permits remote attackers to execute API commands without proper authentication, potentially leading to a compromise of the SolarWinds instance.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10148
This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access and control over the affected SolarWinds instances, posing a significant security risk to organizations utilizing the impacted versions.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10148
SolarWinds Orion API vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for an authentication bypass, enabling remote attackers to execute API commands without proper authentication, potentially leading to a compromise of the SolarWinds instance.
Affected Systems and Versions
- SolarWinds Orion Platform 2019.4 HF 5
- SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2 without hotfix
- SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2 HF 1
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to execute unauthorized API commands, potentially compromising the affected SolarWinds instances.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-10148.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to the following versions:
- 2019.4 HF 6 (released December 14, 2020)
- 2020.2.1 HF 2 (released December 15, 2020)
- 2019.2 SUPERNOVA Patch (released December 23, 2020)
- 2018.4 SUPERNOVA Patch (released December 23, 2020)
- 2018.2 SUPERNOVA Patch (released December 23, 2020)
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and apply patches promptly.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the vulnerability effectively.