CVE-2018-19999 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published 7 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass authentication in the management interface to execute code with SYSTEM privileges, requiring an active admin session.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-19999?

CVE-2018-19999 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The local management interface in SolarWinds Serv-U FTP Server 15.1.6.25 has incorrect access controls that permit local users to bypass authentication in the application and execute code in the context of the Windows SYSTEM account, leading to privilege escalation. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access the the host running Serv-U, and a Serv-U administrator have an active management console session.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19999?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Solarwinds Serv-U Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19999?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-19999 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19999 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wqvr-3mqv-m62m.