Advisory Details

June 2nd, 2025

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

ZDI-25-320
ZDI-CAN-26279

CVE ID CVE-2025-26396
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS SolarWinds
AFFECTED PRODUCTS DameWare Mini Remote Control
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS SolarWinds has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dameware/content/release_notes/dameware_12-3-2_release_notes.htm
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-03-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-06-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-06-02 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Alexander Pudwill
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