9.1
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-28321
SolarWinds Serv-U Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by a broken access control vulnerability that could allow arbitrary file read and write, which can then be used to escalate privileges and execute code as root. A domain administrator access is required, and the impact is lower in Windows installations.

INFO

Published Date :

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

Last Modified :

July 21, 2026, 6:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28321 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
Address broken access control to prevent arbitrary file read/write and privilege escalation.
  • Update SolarWinds Serv-U to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor patches for access control vulnerabilities.
  • Review and restrict domain administrator access.
  • Monitor for unauthorized file access or modifications.
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-2026-28321.

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-2026-28321
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-28321 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-2026-28321', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-21T17:28:48.551068Z'}
  • 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'}], 'platforms': ['Windows', 'Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
    Added Description SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by a broken access control vulnerability that could allow arbitrary file read and write, which can then be used to escalate privileges and execute code as root. A domain administrator access is required, and the impact is lower in Windows installations.
    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-2026-28321
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.