How severe is CVE-2019-12181?

CVE-2019-12181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-12181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12181?

CVE-2019-12181 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12181?

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-2019-12181 published?

CVE-2019-12181 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12181

CVE-2019-12181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server
Published: 2019-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12181?: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.
How severe is CVE-2019-12181?: CVE-2019-12181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-12181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12181?: CVE-2019-12181 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12181?: 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-2019-12181 published?: CVE-2019-12181 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_mft_server:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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