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Serv U CVE-2023-40053

MEDIUM
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2023-12-06 psirt@solarwinds.com
5.0
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: solarwinds
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Vendor (solarwinds) PRIMARY
5.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (solarwinds) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: solarwinds

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Dec 06, 2023 - 04:15 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that allows an authenticated actor to insert content on the file share function feature of Serv-U, which could be used maliciously.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that allows an authenticated actor to insert content on the file share function feature of Serv-U, which could be used maliciously. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that allows an authenticated actor to insert content on the file share function feature of Serv-U, which could be used maliciously. Affected products include: Solarwinds Serv-U.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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