How severe is CVE-2004-2532?

CVE-2004-2532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-2532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2532?

CVE-2004-2532 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2532?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2532 published?

CVE-2004-2532 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2532

CVE-2004-2532 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u File Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u File Server
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Serv-U FTP server before 5.1.0.0 has a default account and password for local administration, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by connecting to the server using the default administrator account, creating a new user, logging in as that new user, and then using the SITE EXEC command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2532?: Serv-U FTP server before 5.1.0.0 has a default account and password for local administration, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by connecting to the server using the default administrator account, creating a new user, logging in as that new user, and then using the SITE EXEC command.
How severe is CVE-2004-2532?: CVE-2004-2532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2532?: CVE-2004-2532 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2532 published?: CVE-2004-2532 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.0.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:3.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:4.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:4.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:5.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:5.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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