Vulnerability identifier: #VU35846

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19999

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Serv-U FTP Server
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and gain unauthorized access to the affected application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Serv-U FTP Server: 15.1.6.25

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/46
http://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2018-19999

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.