CVE-2024-28995: SolarWinds Serv-U Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jun 6, 2024
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Updated

SolarWinds Serv-U contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker access to read sensitive files on the host machine.

Other sources

SolarWinds Serv-U was susceptible to a directory transversal vulnerability that would allow access to read sensitive files on the host machine.

NVD

Affected Software

4 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-U
SolarWinds Serv-U<15.4.2
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.4.2
SolarWinds Serv-U=15.4.2-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 15.4.2 HF 2

Event History

Jun 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 12, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:29 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:34 AM
Jun 20, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:45 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:46 PM
Jul 17, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 29, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Feb 24, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:00 PM
Jun 5, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28995?

CVE-2024-28995 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28995?

To fix CVE-2024-28995, update SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-28995?

CVE-2024-28995 affects SolarWinds Serv-U versions up to and including 15.4.2.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2024-28995?

CVE-2024-28995 allows attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks to read sensitive files on the host machine.

5

Is CVE-2024-28995 actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2024-28995 has been reported as actively exploited in the wild.

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