SB2026013033 - Multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Serv-U 



SB2026013033 - Multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Serv-U

Published: January 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026013033
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40548)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40547)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error. A remote privileged user can execute arbitrary code on the system. 


3) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40549)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code. 

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of path restrictions measures. A remote privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.