CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25179: XSS

First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )

SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the HTTP Host header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server<15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25179?

    CVE-2021-25179 has been classified with a CVSS score indicating a moderate severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-25179?

    To fix CVE-2021-25179, update SolarWinds Serv-U to version 15.2 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-25179?

    CVE-2021-25179 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that exploits the HTTP Host header.

  • Which versions of SolarWinds Serv-U are affected by CVE-2021-25179?

    SolarWinds Serv-U versions prior to 15.2 are affected by CVE-2021-25179.

  • Can CVE-2021-25179 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2021-25179 could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.

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