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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: 07/21/2026, 16:13:54 UTC

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.

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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: 07/21/2026, 16:13:54 UTC

Last updated: 07/21/2026, 21:14:48 UTC

Views: 7

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