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CVE-2025-26396

SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control Service Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

The SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control was determined to be affected by Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability requires local access and a valid low privilege account to be susceptible to this vulnerability.

Se determinó que SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control está afectado por la vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios locales con permisos incorrectos. Esta vulnerabilidad requiere acceso local y una cuenta válida con pocos privilegios para ser susceptible a ella.

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control Service. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on a folder used by the product. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

*Credits: Alexander Pudwill working with Trend Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2025-02-08 CVE Reserved
  • 2025-06-02 CVE Published
  • 2025-06-03 EPSS Updated
  • 2025-06-04 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
SolarWinds
Search vendor "SolarWinds"
 Dameware Mini Remote Control Service
Search vendor "SolarWinds" for product "Dameware Mini Remote Control Service"
 12.3.1.20
Search vendor "SolarWinds" for product "Dameware Mini Remote Control Service" and version "12.3.1.20"
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Affected