How severe is CVE-2019-13181?

CVE-2019-13181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13181?

CVE-2019-13181 affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13181?

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

When was CVE-2019-13181 published?

CVE-2019-13181 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13181

CVE-2019-13181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server
Published: 2019-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CSV injection vulnerability exists in the web UI of SolarWinds Serv-U FTP Server v15.1.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13181?: A CSV injection vulnerability exists in the web UI of SolarWinds Serv-U FTP Server v15.1.7.
How severe is CVE-2019-13181?: CVE-2019-13181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13181?: CVE-2019-13181 affects Solarwinds Serv-u Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-13181 published?: CVE-2019-13181 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_ftp_server:15.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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