CVE-2019-12181
HighPublic exploitA privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.
Published Jun 17, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-12181 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Serv-U FTP Server (Solarwinds), Serv-U Mft Server (Solarwinds).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Serv-U FTP Server 15.1.7, Serv-U Mft Server 15.1.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
65%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Serv-U FTP ServerSolarwinds | See advisory | 15.1.7 |
| Serv-U Mft ServerSolarwinds | See advisory | 15.1.7 |
Patched Releases
Serv-U FTP Server
15.1.7
Serv-U Mft Server
15.1.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 17, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/Content/Release_Notes/Servu_15-1-7_release_notes.htm
- advisoryhttps://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Serv-U-Potential-elevation-of-privileges-on-Linux-systems
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153333/Serv-U-FTP-Server-15.1.6-Privilege-Escalation.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153505/Serv-U-FTP-Server-prepareinstallation-Privilege-Escalation.html
- exploitMSF servu_ftp_server_prepareinstallation_priv_esc.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.
Affected: Serv-U FTP Server (Solarwinds); Serv-U Mft Server (Solarwinds). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Serv-U FTP Server 15.1.7, Serv-U Mft Server 15.1.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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