CVE-2025-40548
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-18
Last updated on: 2025-12-02
Assigner: SolarWinds
Description
Description
A missing validation process exists in Serv U when abused, could give a malicious actor with access to admin privileges the ability to execute code.
This issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows deployments, the risk is scored as a medium because services frequently run under less-privileged service accounts by default.
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| solarwinds | serv-u | to 15.5.3 (exc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Serv U is due to a missing validation process that, when exploited by someone with administrative privileges, allows them to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with admin privileges to execute code, potentially leading to full system compromise, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. On Windows, the risk is considered medium because services often run with less-privileged accounts by default.
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