How severe is CVE-2020-27870?

CVE-2020-27870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27870?

CVE-2020-27870 affects Solarwinds Orion Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27870?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-27870 published?

CVE-2020-27870 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27870

CVE-2020-27870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Orion Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Solarwinds Orion Platform
Published: 2021-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2.1. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ExportToPDF.aspx. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-11917.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27870?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform 2020.2.1. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ExportToPDF.aspx. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-11917.
How severe is CVE-2020-27870?: CVE-2020-27870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27870?: CVE-2020-27870 affects Solarwinds Orion Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27870 published?: CVE-2020-27870 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-066/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:orion_platform:2020.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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