What is CVE-2020-25620?

An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. Hard-coded Credentials exist by default for local user accounts named support@n-able.com and nableadmin@n-able.com. These allow logins to the N-Central Administrative Console (NAC) and/or the regular web interface.

How severe is CVE-2020-25620?

CVE-2020-25620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25620?

CVE-2020-25620 affects Solarwinds N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25620?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-25620 published?

CVE-2020-25620 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25620

CVE-2020-25620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds N-central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Solarwinds N-central
Published: 2020-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. Hard-coded Credentials exist by default for local user accounts named [email protected] and [email protected]. These allow logins to the N-Central Administrative Console (NAC) and/or the regular web interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25620?: An issue was discovered in SolarWinds N-Central 12.3.0.670. Hard-coded Credentials exist by default for local user accounts named [email protected] and [email protected]. These allow logins to the N-Central Administrative Console (NAC) and/or the regular web interface.
How severe is CVE-2020-25620?: CVE-2020-25620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25620?: CVE-2020-25620 affects Solarwinds N-central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25620?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-25620 published?: CVE-2020-25620 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:n-central:12.3.0.670:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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