9.1
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-28304
SolarWinds Serv-U Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability that, when exploited, can allow the arbitrary execution of code remotely as root. The impact is lower in Windows deployments.

INFO

Published Date :

July 21, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 21, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28304 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Solarwinds serv-u
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 49f11609-934d-4621-84e6-e02e032104d6
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 49f11609-934d-4621-84e6-e02e032104d6
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update SolarWinds Serv-U to patch a remote code execution vulnerability.
  • Update SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor-provided security patches immediately.
  • Restrict remote access to critical systems.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-28304.

URL Resource
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_2026-3_release_notes.htm
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2026-28304
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-28304 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-28304 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-28304 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-28304', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T18:29:27.848079Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 21, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'SolarWinds', 'product': 'Serv-U', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '15.5.4 HF1 and below'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
    Added Description SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability that, when exploited, can allow the arbitrary execution of code remotely as root. The impact is lower in Windows deployments.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-284
    Added Reference https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_2026-3_release_notes.htm
    Added Reference https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2026-28304
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.