How severe is CVE-2018-19999?

CVE-2018-19999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19999?

CVE-2018-19999 affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19999?

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

When was CVE-2018-19999 published?

CVE-2018-19999 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19999

CVE-2018-19999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server
Published: 2019-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The local management interface in SolarWinds Serv-U FTP Server 15.1.6.25 has incorrect access controls that permit local users to bypass authentication in the application and execute code in the context of the Windows SYSTEM account, leading to privilege escalation. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access the the host running Serv-U, and a Serv-U administrator have an active management console session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19999?: The local management interface in SolarWinds Serv-U FTP Server 15.1.6.25 has incorrect access controls that permit local users to bypass authentication in the application and execute code in the context of the Windows SYSTEM account, leading to privilege escalation. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access the the host running Serv-U, and a Serv-U administrator have an active management console session.
How severe is CVE-2018-19999?: CVE-2018-19999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19999?: CVE-2018-19999 affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19999?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19999 published?: CVE-2018-19999 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_ftp_server:15.1.6.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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