CVE-2025-26398
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability
5.6CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
solarwinds inc.commercialUSEnterprise Softwareaka solarwinds orion platform, serv-u file server, access rights manager
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Credential Access
Initial Access
References
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-26398
solarwinds.com
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2025-3_release_notes.htm
documentation.solarwinds.com
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-26398
solarwinds.com
Timeline
Published
Aug 12, 2025
Last Updated
Nov 17, 2025
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