CVE-2021-25179
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the HTTP Host header.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the HTTP Host header.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Serv-U File Server | < 15.2 |
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-2_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/matrixNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/gm4tr1xThird Party Advisory
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielegristinaPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-2_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/matrixNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/gm4tr1xThird Party Advisory
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielegristinaPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25179?
SolarWinds Serv-U before 15.2 is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the HTTP Host header.
How severe is CVE-2021-25179?
CVE-2021-25179 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25179?
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.
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