#VU50294 Code Injection in Serv-U FTP Server


Published: 2021-02-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50294

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35481

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary macros on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Serv-U FTP Server: 15.1 - 15.2.1


External links
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/Content/Release_Notes/Servu_15-2-2_release_notes.htm


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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