7.5
CWE
287 798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-35252: Common Key Vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server

First published: Fri Dec 16 2022(Updated: )

Common encryption key appears to be used across all deployed instances of Serv-U FTP Server. Because of this an encrypted value that is exposed to an attacker can be simply recovered to plaintext.

Credit: psirt@solarwinds.com psirt@solarwinds.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds Serv-U<15.3.2

Remedy

SolarWinds advises to upgrade to the latest version of Serv-U 15.3.2 once became generally available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-35252?

    CVE-2021-35252 is a vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server, where a common encryption key is used across all deployed instances, allowing an attacker to recover encrypted values to plaintext.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-35252?

    CVE-2021-35252 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-35252?

    Serv-U FTP Server versions up to 15.3.2 are affected by CVE-2021-35252.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-35252?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-35252 by intercepting an encrypted value and recovering it to plaintext using the common encryption key.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35252?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-35252 on the CVE Mitre website, SolarWinds documentation, and SolarWinds security advisories.

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