CVE-2021-35245: Broken Access Control Vulnerability for SolarWinds Serv-U

Published Dec 6, 2021
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Updated

When a user has admin rights in Serv-U Console, the user can move, create and delete any files are able to be accessed on the Serv-U host machine.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-U<15.2.4
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.2.4-hotfix1
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.2.5
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Information

All customers should upgrade to the latest version of Serv-U 15.2.5 as soon as the update is available.

Event History

Dec 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35245?

CVE-2021-35245 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access and modifications by users with admin rights.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-35245?

To fix CVE-2021-35245, ensure you apply the latest patches provided by SolarWinds for Serv-U, specifically versions newer than 15.2.4 and 15.2.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-35245?

CVE-2021-35245 affects users of SolarWinds Serv-U versions up to 15.2.4 and 15.2.4-hotfix1, and Serv-U version 15.2.5.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-35245 have?

CVE-2021-35245 allows users with admin rights to manipulate files on the Serv-U host machine, posing data integrity and confidentiality risks.

5

Is my installation at risk for CVE-2021-35245?

If you are using a vulnerable version of SolarWinds Serv-U, your installation is at risk for CVE-2021-35245.

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