Vulnerability Description
A Path Restriction Bypass vulnerability exists in Serv-U that when abused, could give a malicious actor with access to admin privileges the ability to execute code on a directory. This issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows systems, this scored as medium due to differences in how paths and home directories are handled.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Serv-U | < 15.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notRelease Notes
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40549PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-40549?
CVE-2025-40549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). A Path Restriction Bypass vulnerability exists in Serv-U that when abused, could give a malicious actor with access to admin privileges the ability to execute code on a directory. This issue require...
How severe is CVE-2025-40549?
CVE-2025-40549 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Serv-U.