CVE-2021-25275 : What You Need to Know

SolarWinds Orion Platform before 2020.2.4, used by various SolarWinds products, exposes database credentials in a readable file, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2021-25275

This CVE affects SolarWinds Orion Platform versions prior to 2020.2.4, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored by SolarWinds applications.

What is CVE-2021-25275?

The vulnerability in SolarWinds Orion Platform exposes database login details, including usernames and passwords, in a file accessible to unprivileged users. This flaw enables attackers to gain database owner access and ultimately admin access to SolarWinds applications.

The Impact of CVE-2021-25275

Unauthorized users can retrieve database credentials and manipulate authentication data stored in the Accounts table, potentially compromising the security and integrity of SolarWinds applications.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-25275

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

SolarWinds Orion Platform fails to secure database credentials, allowing unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

Affected Systems and Versions

SolarWinds Orion Platform versions prior to 2020.2.4 are vulnerable to this issue.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by accessing the file containing database login details and leveraging them to gain unauthorized access to the database and SolarWinds applications.

Mitigation and Prevention

To prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-25275, follow the mitigation steps outlined below.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SolarWinds Orion Platform to version 2020.2.4 or newer to patch the vulnerability.
Restrict access to sensitive files containing database credentials.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict file permission policies to limit access to critical files.
Regularly monitor and audit file access to detect unauthorized activities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update SolarWinds products and apply security patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.