CVE-2020-10148

Name: CVE-2020-10148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-29T22:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 91.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10148 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 91.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2 with no hotfix installed, and 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.

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

91.98%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2019.4	Hotfix5
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2	—
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.1	Hotfix1

References

https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843464Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.solarwinds.com/securityadvisoryVendor Advisory
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843464Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843464Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.solarwinds.com/securityadvisoryVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-10148US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10148?

How severe is CVE-2020-10148?

CVE-2020-10148 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 91.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10148?

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