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Is CVE-2020-10148 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Nov 2021

Gociux · SolarWinds Orion · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2020-10148, SolarWinds Orion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, 309 days after it was published. It affects SolarWinds Orion. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Nov 2021
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due3 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

SolarWinds Orion API contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands.

VendorSolarWinds (11 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductOrion
VulnerabilitySolarWinds Orion Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-288
Published29 Dec 2020
Added to KEV3 Nov 2021
Reported by (CNA)certcc

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Orion in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited SolarWinds CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 29 Dec 2020.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for SolarWinds.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2020-10148 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-10148 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2020-10148 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10148?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check SolarWinds's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Orion and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2021 · SolarWinds scorecard · act-now radar.

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