CVE-2025-26398

Name: CVE-2025-26398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T08:15:26.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer was found to contain a hard-coded cryptographic key. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MITM) attack against users. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer was found to contain a hard-coded cryptographic key. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a machine-in-the-middle (MITM) attack against users. This vulnerability requires additional software not installed by default, local access to the server and administrator level privileges on the host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Database Performance Analyzer	< 2025.3

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2025-3_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-26398Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26398?

How severe is CVE-2025-26398?

CVE-2025-26398 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26398?

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