CVE-2020-7984

Name: CVE-2020-7984
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-26T21:15:10.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7984 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds N-central before 12.1 SP1 HF5 and 12.2 before SP1 HF2 allows remote attackers to retrieve cleartext domain admin credentials from the Agent & Probe settings, and obtain other sensitive information. The attacker can use a customer ID to self register and read any aspects of the agent/appliance configuration.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SolarWinds N-central before 12.1 SP1 HF5 and 12.2 before SP1 HF2 allows remote attackers to retrieve cleartext domain admin credentials from the Agent & Probe settings, and obtain other sensitive information. The attacker can use a customer ID to self register and read any aspects of the agent/appliance configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	N-Central	< 12.1.1.404
Solarwinds	N-Central	>= 12.2, < 12.2.1.280

References

https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-solarwinds-n-central-dumpster-diver-vulnerability-5e3a045982e5Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://community.solarwindsmsp.com/Support/Software-Downloads/MSP-N-Central/MSP-N-central-12-1-SP1-HF5Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://community.solarwindsmsp.com/Support/Software-Downloads/MSP-N-Central/MSP-N-central-12-2-SP1-HF2Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/flipflopfpvThird Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156033Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.solarwindsmsp.com/kb/solarwinds_n-central/How-to-Expunge-credentials-for-Customer-levels-of-SolarWinds-N-centralPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/SecurityNewsbot/status/1219722631898812416Third Party Advisory
https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/solarwinds-rmm-tool-has-open-zero-day-exploit-huntress-labsThird Party Advisory
https://blog.huntresslabs.com/validating-the-solarwinds-n-central-dumpster-diver-vulnerability-5e3a045982e5Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://community.solarwindsmsp.com/Support/Software-Downloads/MSP-N-Central/MSP-N-central-12-1-SP1-HF5Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://community.solarwindsmsp.com/Support/Software-Downloads/MSP-N-Central/MSP-N-central-12-2-SP1-HF2Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/flipflopfpvThird Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156033Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://success.solarwindsmsp.com/kb/solarwinds_n-central/How-to-Expunge-credentials-for-Customer-levels-of-SolarWinds-N-centralPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/SecurityNewsbot/status/1219722631898812416Third Party Advisory
https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/solarwinds-rmm-tool-has-open-zero-day-exploit-huntress-labsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7984?

How severe is CVE-2020-7984?

CVE-2020-7984 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7984?

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Source: NVD / NIST