Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2024-45711
Summary
SolarWinds Serv-U is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability where remote code execution is possible depending on privileges given to the authenticated user. This issue requires a user to be authenticated and this is present when software environment variables are abused. Authentication is required for this vulnerability
- HIGH
- NETWORK
- HIGH
- UNCHANGED
- NONE
- LOW
- HIGH
- HIGH
CWE-22 - Path Traversal
Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.
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Advisory Timeline
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