CVE-2024-28995KEV · OVERDUECWE-22

SolarWinds Serv-U L Directory Transversal Vulnerability

High · published June 6, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.6. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

808
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.6
EPSS
100%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky directory traversal flaw in SolarWinds Serv-U has been found, letting anyone peek at sensitive files on the host machine! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a hidden door in the back that lets unauthorized guests into the staff-only areas, where precious documents and secrets are stored. If exploited, an attacker could access confidential files, putting sensitive data at risk. This could lead to data breaches, compromised security, and even financial losses for affected organizations. It's critical to act quickly before this vulnerability is weaponized further!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a hidden door in the back that lets unauthorized guests into the staff-only areas, where precious documents and secrets are stored. This directory traversal vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive files by manipulating the file path, enabling an attacker to read data that shouldn't be accessible.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could access confidential files, putting sensitive data at risk. This could lead to data breaches, compromised security, and even financial losses for affected organizations. It's critical to act quickly before this vulnerability is weaponized further! Patch your SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version immediately. Review your server settings and restrict access to sensitive directories. Implement file path validation to mitigate future risks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to securing your systems and protecting your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.6 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99614 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-06-06T09:01Z
KEV added
2024-07-17 · due 2024-08-07
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUL 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Aug 7
    kev
  • 06 JUN 09:01Z
    SolarWinds Serv-U L Directory Transversal Vulnerability
    cvelistv5