How severe is CVE-2023-35179?

CVE-2023-35179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35179?

CVE-2023-35179 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35179?

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-2023-35179 published?

CVE-2023-35179 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35179

CVE-2023-35179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that, if exploited, allows an actor to bypass multi-factor/two-factor authentication. The actor must have administrator-level access to Serv-U to perform this action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35179?: A vulnerability has been identified within Serv-U 15.4 that, if exploited, allows an actor to bypass multi-factor/two-factor authentication. The actor must have administrator-level access to Serv-U to perform this action.
How severe is CVE-2023-35179?: CVE-2023-35179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35179?: CVE-2023-35179 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35179?: 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-2023-35179 published?: CVE-2023-35179 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u:15.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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