Vulnerability Description
Common encryption key appears to be used across all deployed instances of Serv-U FTP Server. Because of this an encrypted value that is exposed to an attacker can be simply recovered to plaintext.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Serv-U | < 15.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35252Third Party Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35252PatchVendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35252Third Party Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35252PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-35252?
CVE-2021-35252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Common encryption key appears to be used across all deployed instances of Serv-U FTP Server. Because of this an encrypted value that is exposed to an attacker can be simply recovered to plaintext.
How severe is CVE-2021-35252?
CVE-2021-35252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Serv-U.