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CVE-2026-28308: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in SolarWinds Serv-U

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28308cvecve-2026-28308cwe-639
Published: 07/21/2026 (07/21/2026, 15:34:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SolarWinds
Product: Serv-U

Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution. Domain administrator access is required. The impact is lower in Windows deployments.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.1critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 03:50:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

SolarWinds Serv-U contains an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-28308, which can lead to remote code execution. Exploitation requires domain administrator access, and the vulnerability's impact is reduced on Windows platforms. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting high attack complexity and significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires domain administrator privileges, which limits the attack surface. The impact is lower on Windows deployments, though the exact nature of this reduction is not detailed.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation has been provided, organizations should monitor SolarWinds advisories closely. Restrict domain administrator access and apply the principle of least privilege to limit potential exploitation.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
SolarWinds
Date Reserved
2026-02-26T14:28:17.157Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a5f96f02a4a8d59895fb243

Added to database: 07/21/2026, 15:57:36 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:50:36 UTC

Last updated: 09/02/2026, 10:52:08 UTC

Views: 73

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