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 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.
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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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