How severe is CVE-2009-3655?

CVE-2009-3655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3655?

CVE-2009-3655 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-3655 published?

CVE-2009-3655 was published on 2009-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3655

CVE-2009-3655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u File Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u File Server
Published: 2009-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Rhino Software Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 8.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors related to the "SITE SET TRANSFERPROGRESS ON" FTP command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3655?: Rhino Software Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 8.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors related to the "SITE SET TRANSFERPROGRESS ON" FTP command.
How severe is CVE-2009-3655?: CVE-2009-3655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3655?: CVE-2009-3655 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3655 published?: CVE-2009-3655 was published on 2009-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:7.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:8.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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