CVE-2020-35481

SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2.2 allows Unauthenticated Macro Injection

published February 3, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unauthenticated macro injection lurking in SolarWinds Serv-U could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts—no secret handshake required! Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen without checking credentials. If someone knows how to cook, they could whip up a recipe that could ruin the entire menu—without ever being a verified chef! In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could unleash harmful scripts that compromise the integrity of your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even full system compromise. Not ideal for your digital dining experience!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone in the kitchen without checking credentials. If someone knows how to cook, they could whip up a recipe that could ruin the entire menu—without ever being a verified chef! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to inject macros into the Serv-U server, which could be executed without proper authorization, effectively bypassing security measures.

What to do

In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could unleash harmful scripts that compromise the integrity of your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even full system compromise. Not ideal for your digital dining experience! To mitigate this risk, update SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version, specifically 15.2.2 or later. Additionally, review your existing security policies to ensure proper access controls are in place, and limit access to the macro functionality. You've got this! Lock down your servers with these steps and keep your kitchen safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01346 · 71.2th percentile
Published
2021-02-03T15:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 15:47Z
    SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2.2 allows Unauthenticated Macro Injection
    cvelistv5