How severe is CVE-2024-45711?

CVE-2024-45711 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45711 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45711?

CVE-2024-45711 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45711?

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.

Does CVE-2024-45711 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45711 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41561.

When was CVE-2024-45711 published?

CVE-2024-45711 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45711

CVE-2024-45711 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41561
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability where remote code execution is possible depending on privileges given to the authenticated user. This issue requires a user to be authenticated and this is present when software environment variables are abused. Authentication is required for this vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45711?: SolarWinds Serv-U is vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability where remote code execution is possible depending on privileges given to the authenticated user. This issue requires a user to be authenticated and this is present when software environment variables are abused. Authentication is required for this vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-45711?: CVE-2024-45711 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45711 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45711?: CVE-2024-45711 affects Solarwinds Serv-u. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45711?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-45711 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45711 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41561.
When was CVE-2024-45711 published?: CVE-2024-45711 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2024-45711

Affected products (1)

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

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