CVE-2020-25618

Name: CVE-2020-25618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-16T14:15:12.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. The sudo configuration has incorrect access control because the nable web user account is effectively able to run arbitrary OS commands as root (i.e., the use of root privileges is not limited to specific programs listed in the sudoers file).. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. The sudo configuration has incorrect access control because the nable web user account is effectively able to run arbitrary OS commands as root (i.e., the use of root privileges is not limited to specific programs listed in the sudoers file).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	N-Central	12.3.0.670

References

https://ernw.de/en/publications.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://insinuator.net/2020/12/security-advisories-for-solarwinds-n-central/Third Party Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/Vendor Advisory
https://ernw.de/en/publications.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://insinuator.net/2020/12/security-advisories-for-solarwinds-n-central/Third Party Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25618?

How severe is CVE-2020-25618?

CVE-2020-25618 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25618?

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