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CVE-2021-25276

In SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2.2 Hotfix 1, there is a directory containing user profile files (that include users' password hashes) that is world readable and writable. An unprivileged Windows user (having access to the server's filesystem) can add an FTP user by copying a valid profile file to this directory. For example, if this profile sets up a user with a C:\ home directory, then the…

Severity
High 7.1
Published
3 Feb 2021
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
15.2.2
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
SolarWinds Serv-UServers and applications · cpe:a:solarwinds:serv-u
  • Every version before 15.2.2
  • Version 15.2.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25276
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-25276