CVE-2024-28995
Published: July 17, 2024
Official Description
SolarWinds Serv-U contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker access to read sensitive files on the host machine.
CISA KEV Advisory
SolarWinds Serv-U Path Traversal Vulnerability
SolarWinds Serv-U contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker access to read sensitive files on the host machine.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
SolarWinds Serv-U contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive files on the host machine. This flaw could lead to unauthorized access to critical system information. This is a high-severity issue with a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.94367) and is actively exploited.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable, allowing access to sensitive files.
Apply the latest security patches for SolarWinds Serv-U to remediate the path traversal vulnerability. Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual file access patterns.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-28995 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-28995 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-28995 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1