Vulnerability identifier: #VU58749

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35245

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Serv-U FTP Server: 15.1 - 15.2.4 HF1

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External links
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-2-5_release_notes.htm
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35245

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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