What is CVE-2020-22428?

CVE-2020-22428 is a vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 that allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via a directory name containing a JavaScript payload.

How does CVE-2020-22428 affect SolarWinds Serv-U?

CVE-2020-22428 affects SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 by enabling Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through a specially crafted directory name.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-22428?

CVE-2020-22428 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

How can I fix CVE-2020-22428 in SolarWinds Serv-U?

To fix CVE-2020-22428 in SolarWinds Serv-U, update to version 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22428 and its fix?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-22428 and its fix in the references provided: [GitHub](https://github.com/matrix), [SolarWinds Support](https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Serv-U-15-1-6-Hotfix-3?language=en_US), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gm4tr1x).

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CVE-2020-22428

medium

4.8

CWE

5/5/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-22428: XSS

First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )

SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via a directory name (entered by an admin) containing a JavaScript payload.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server	=15.1
Solarwinds Serv-u Mft Server	=15.1

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What is CVE-2020-22428?
CVE-2020-22428 is a vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 that allows for Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via a directory name containing a JavaScript payload.
How does CVE-2020-22428 affect SolarWinds Serv-U?
CVE-2020-22428 affects SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 by enabling Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through a specially crafted directory name.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-22428?
CVE-2020-22428 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-22428 in SolarWinds Serv-U?
To fix CVE-2020-22428 in SolarWinds Serv-U, update to version 15.1.6 Hotfix 3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22428 and its fix?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-22428 and its fix in the references provided: [GitHub](https://github.com/matrix), [SolarWinds Support](https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Serv-U-15-1-6-Hotfix-3?language=en_US), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gm4tr1x).

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