SolarWinds Serv-U L Directory Transversal Vulnerability
Affects SolarWinds Serv-U 15.4.2 HF 1 and earlier versions. The vendor's fix is in SolarWinds Serv-U 15.4.2 HF 2.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in SolarWinds Serv-U 15.4.2 HF 2
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
SolarWinds Serv-U, a file transfer and server software product, is affected by a directory traversal flaw that lets an attacker read sensitive files on the host machine. The issue could expose confidential data stored on affected systems.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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SolarWinds Serv-U was susceptible to a directory transversal vulnerability that would allow access to read sensitive files on the host machine.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- SolarWinds SolarWinds Serv-U
15.4.2 HF 1 and previous versions
References 1
solarwinds.com
Questions about CVE-2024-28995
What does this mean?
A directory traversal flaw lets a request reach files outside the intended folders. It could allow reading sensitive files on the host machine.Source: solarwinds.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists SolarWinds Serv-U 15.4.2 HF 1 and previous versions. Compare the installed Serv-U version against that range to see where it falls.Source: solarwinds.com
What should I do about it?
Upgrade to SolarWinds Serv-U 15.4.2 HF 2, which is the listed fixed version. No workaround is listed in the facts.Source: solarwinds.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-07-17, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data