#VU50666 Security restrictions bypass in Serv-U FTP Server - CVE-2020-15542

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#VU50666 Security restrictions bypass in Serv-U FTP Server - CVE-2020-15542

Published: February 12, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50666
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15542
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Serv-U FTP Server
Software vendor:
SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions when processing the CHMOD command. A remote authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to otherwise restricted directories on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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