CVE-2024-28995

HIGH CISA KEV
Published Jun 6, 2024 Modified Feb 26, 2026 CWE-22

Description

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

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jul 17, 2024 Remediation due: Aug 7, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor Product
solarwinds serv-u
solarwinds serv-u
solarwinds serv-u

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28995? +
SolarWinds Serv-U was susceptible to a directory transversal vulnerability that would allow access to read sensitive files on the host machine. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2024-28995? +
CVE-2024-28995 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28995? +
CVE-2024-28995 affects products from solarwinds, specifically: serv-u. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28995? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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