CVE-2023-40053 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that allows an authenticated actor to insert content on the file share function feature of Serv-U, which could be used maliciously.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Serv-U	15.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notRelease Notes
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40053Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notRelease Notes
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-40053Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40053?

CVE-2023-40053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that allows an authenticated actor to insert content on the file share function feature of Serv-U, which could be used maliciously.

How severe is CVE-2023-40053?

CVE-2023-40053 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40053?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Serv-U.