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Is CVE-2024-28995 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 17 Jul 2024

Gociux · SolarWinds Serv-U · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-28995, SolarWinds Serv-U Path Traversal Vulnerability , is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 17 Jul 2024, 41 days after it was published. It affects SolarWinds Serv-U. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 17 Jul 2024
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity8.6CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due7 Aug 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

SolarWinds Serv-U contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker access to read sensitive files on the host machine.

VendorSolarWinds (11 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductServ-U
VulnerabilitySolarWinds Serv-U Path Traversal Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-22
Published6 Jun 2024
Added to KEV17 Jul 2024
Reported by (CNA)SolarWinds

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Serv-U in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited SolarWinds CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 6 Jun 2024.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for SolarWinds.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-28995 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-28995 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 17 Jul 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2024-28995 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28995?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check SolarWinds's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Serv-U and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in July 2024 · SolarWinds scorecard · act-now radar.

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