CVE detail
CVE-2025-40548
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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Why this CVE is surfacing
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Buzz score components · mention 13.9 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Why it matters now
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Evidence
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SolarWinds addressed four critical Serv-U vulnerabilities that could let attackers gain root access to unpatched servers. SolarWinds released updates fixing four critical Serv-U vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution, potentially giving attackers full root access on unpatched servers. Serv-U is a file transfer server software that allows organizations to securely transfer files over networks using […]
newssecurityaffairs.comFeb 24, 2026, 8:07 PM- SolarWinds addressed three critical flaws in Serv-USecurity Affairs
SolarWinds patched three critical vulnerabilities in its Serv-U file transfer solution that could allow remote code execution. SolarWinds addressed three critical vulnerabilities in its Serv-U file transfer solution that could allow remote code execution. The first vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-40549 (CVSS score 9.1), is a path restriction bypass issue that impacts Serv-U. An attacker with […]
newssecurityaffairs.comNov 21, 2025, 2:08 PM SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by vulnerabilities that can be exploited for remote code execution.
newswww.securityweek.comNov 20, 2025, 7:25 AM
Exploit code
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