CVE-2021-35211: SolarWinds Serv-U Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the SolarWinds Serv-U product utilizing a Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability. If exploited, a threat actor may be able to gain privileged access to the machine hosting Serv-U Only. SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer and Serv-U Secure FTP for Windows before 15.2.3 HF2 are affected by this vulnerability.

Other sources

SolarWinds Serv-U contains an unspecified memory escape vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

4 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-U
SolarWinds Serv-U<15.2.3
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.2.3
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.2.3-hotfix1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SolarWinds Serv-U to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.2.3 HF2

Event History

Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Feb 24, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:00 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:02 PM
Jun 5, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U product.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 has a severity value of 10, which is classified as critical.

3

How does CVE-2021-35211 impact SolarWinds Serv-U?

If exploited, CVE-2021-35211 allows a threat actor to gain privileged access to the machine hosting Serv-U Only.

4

Which versions of SolarWinds Serv-U are affected by CVE-2021-35211?

Versions up to and including 15.2.3 of SolarWinds Serv-U are affected by CVE-2021-35211.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-35211?

To fix CVE-2021-35211, update to a version of SolarWinds Serv-U that is higher than 15.2.3.

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