CVE-2026-28308: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in SolarWinds Serv-U
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
SolarWinds Serv-U contains an IDOR vulnerability (CWE-639) that allows an attacker with domain administrator access to bypass authorization controls via a user-controlled key. This flaw can result in remote code execution. The vulnerability is critical, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The impact is reportedly reduced on Windows platforms. No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with domain administrator privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The impact severity is critical, but the requirement for domain administrator access limits the attack surface. Windows deployments experience a lower impact, though specifics are not detailed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict domain administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual activity related to Serv-U. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by SolarWinds at this time.
CVE-2026-28308: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in SolarWinds 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
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
SolarWinds Serv-U contains an IDOR vulnerability (CWE-639) that allows an attacker with domain administrator access to bypass authorization controls via a user-controlled key. This flaw can result in remote code execution. The vulnerability is critical, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The impact is reportedly reduced on Windows platforms. No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with domain administrator privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The impact severity is critical, but the requirement for domain administrator access limits the attack surface. Windows deployments experience a lower impact, though specifics are not detailed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict domain administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual activity related to Serv-U. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by SolarWinds at this time.
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: 07/21/2026, 16:13:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 21:14:48 UTC
Views: 7
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