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CVE-2026-28316

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 1.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-21 · Last synced 2026-08-20

CyberRota Analysis

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SolarWinds Serv-U on Windows is vulnerable to an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) that allows an attacker with a domain account and administrator access to escalate privileges to a system administrator, potentially executing commands as the root user. While the impact is less severe in Windows environments, organizations using this software should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and command execution. System administrators and security teams should assess their deployments and apply necessary patches promptly.

CVE
CVE-2026-28316
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
1.28%
Windows

Original NVD Description

SolarWinds Serv-U is affected by an insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation to a system administrator with the ability to execute commands as the root user. This issue requires a domain account with administrator access. The impact is lower in Windows deployments.

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