CVE-2019-12181

Name: CVE-2019-12181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-17T16:15:12.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 65.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12181 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.1.7 for Linux.. EPSS estimates a 65.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

65.98%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Serv-U Ftp Server	< 15.1.7
Solarwinds	Serv-U Mft Server	< 15.1.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153333/Serv-U-FTP-Server-15.1.6-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153505/Serv-U-FTP-Server-prepareinstallation-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.vastart.dev/2019/06/cve-2019-12181-serv-u-exploit-writeup.htmlBroken Link
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/Content/Release_Notes/Servu_15-1-7_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Serv-U-Potential-elevation-of-privileges-on-Linux-systemsVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153333/Serv-U-FTP-Server-15.1.6-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153505/Serv-U-FTP-Server-prepareinstallation-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.vastart.dev/2019/06/cve-2019-12181-serv-u-exploit-writeup.htmlBroken Link
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/Content/Release_Notes/Servu_15-1-7_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Serv-U-Potential-elevation-of-privileges-on-Linux-systemsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 65.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12181?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-12181?

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Source: NVD / NIST