CVE-2019-3980

Public Exploit

Description

The Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Client agent v12.1.0.89 supports smart card authentication which can allow a user to upload an executable to be executed on the DWRCS.exe host. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can request smart card login and upload and execute an arbitrary executable run under the Local System account.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 30.63% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a SolarWinds Dameware Remote Mini Remote Client Agent Service
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References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-227-43 third party advisory exploit
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-43 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3980?
CVE-2019-3980 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3980?
To fix CVE-2019-3980, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-3980 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-3980 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~31% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3980?
CVE-2019-3980 affects n/a SolarWinds Dameware Remote Mini Remote Client Agent Service.
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