CVE-2020-25620 : What You Need to Know

SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670 contains hard-coded credentials for local user accounts, posing a security risk.

Understanding CVE-2020-25620

An issue in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670 allows default logins with hard-coded credentials, compromising security.

What is CVE-2020-25620?

The vulnerability in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670 enables unauthorized access via hard-coded credentials for specific user accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25620

The presence of hard-coded credentials in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670 poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25620

SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Hard-coded credentials exist for local user accounts in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670.
Default logins for accounts named support@n-able.com and nableadmin@n-able.com.

Affected Systems and Versions

SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670
Versions: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the hard-coded credentials to gain access to the N-Central Administrative Console and web interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-25620 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Change default credentials immediately.
Monitor and restrict access to affected systems.
Implement strong password policies.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SolarWinds N-Central.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SolarWinds to remove hard-coded credentials and enhance security.