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CVE-2018-16791

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

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CVE-2018-16791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server through 2018-09-10, the configuration file is world readable and writable, and stores user passwords in an insecure manner, allowing an attacker to determine passwords for potentially privileged accounts. This also grants the attacker an ability to backdoor the server.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server through 2018-09-10, the configuration file is world readable and writable, and stores user passwords in an insecure manner, allowing an attacker to determine passwords for potentially privileged accounts. This also grants the attacker an ability to backdoor the server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SolarwindsSftp\/Scp Server<= 20180910

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16791?
In SolarWinds SFTP/SCP Server through 2018-09-10, the configuration file is world readable and writable, and stores user passwords in an insecure manner, allowing an attacker to determine passwords for potentially privileged accounts. This also grants the attacker an ability to backdoor the server.
How severe is CVE-2018-16791?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16791?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST