CVE-2026-28304: SolarWinds Serv-U Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2026
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Updated

SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability that, when exploited, can allow the arbitrary execution of code remotely as root. The impact is lower in Windows deployments.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-U
SolarWinds Serv-U<2026.3

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 2026.3

Event History

Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28304?

CVE-2026-28304 has a severity rating of 9.1, classified as critical.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28304?

To fix CVE-2026-28304, update SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-28304 facilitate?

CVE-2026-28304 facilitates remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.

4

Is CVE-2026-28304 present in both Windows and Linux deployments?

CVE-2026-28304 is present in SolarWinds Serv-U installations, but the impact is reported to be lower in Windows deployments.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-28304?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-28304 includes complete system compromise through remote code execution.

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