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High
CVE-2021-35223
Execute Command Function Allows Remote Code Execution (RCE)Vulnerability
Vulnerability Description
The Serv-U File Server allows for events such as user login failures to be audited by executing a command. This command can be supplied with parameters that can take the form of user string variables, allowing remote code execution.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- SolarWinds would like to thank Exodus Intelligence (exodusintel.com) for reporting on the issue in a responsible manner
References
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Execute-Command-Function-Allows-Remote-Code-Execution-RCE-Vulnerability-CVE-2021-35223?language=en_US
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-2-4_release_notes.htm
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35223
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Affected Vendor
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Serv-U
Vulnerable Versions:
15.2.3 and previous versions
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 31st, 2021
Last Modified:
August 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H