CVE-2019-3980

Name: CVE-2019-3980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-08T20:15:12.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3980 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client agent v12.1.0.89 supports smart card authentication which can allow a user to upload an executable to be executed on the DWRCS.exe host. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can request smart card login and upload and execute an arbitrary executable run under the Local System account.. EPSS estimates a 5.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client agent v12.1.0.89 supports smart card authentication which can allow a user to upload an executable to be executed on the DWRCS.exe host. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can request smart card login and upload and execute an arbitrary executable run under the Local System account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.18%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Dameware Mini Remote Control	12.1.0.89

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-43Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-227-43Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-43Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-227-43Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3980?

How severe is CVE-2019-3980?

CVE-2019-3980 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3980?

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