IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.6
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-28995|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

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.

Published Jun 6, 2024 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-08-07 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running serv-u: v < 15.4.2, 15.4.2
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-07-17 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-08-07.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2024-28995
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28995
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-28995
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