SB2021120902 - Multiple vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Serv-U

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35245)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote privileged user with administrative access to the Serv-U Console can move, create and delete arbitrary files on the host machine.

2) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35242)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-2-5_release_notes.htm
• https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35245
• https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35242