CVE-2020-27994
CVE-2020-27994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2.2 allows Authenticated Directory Traversal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27994?
- SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2.2 allows Authenticated Directory Traversal.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27994?
- CVE-2020-27994 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-27994 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-2020-27994?
- CVE-2020-27994 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27994?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-27994 published?
- CVE-2020-27994 was published on 2021-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161399/SolarWinds-Serv-U-FTP-Server-15.2.1-Path-Traversal.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/36
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/Content/Release_Notes/Servu_15-2-2_release_notes.htm
- https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories-cve-2020-27994
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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