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CVE-2011-4800

9.0 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server before 11.1.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to read and write arbitrary files, and list and create arbitrary directories, via a "..:/" (…

Published Dec 14, 2011solarwindsCWE-22EPSS 7.34%

Overview

CVE-2011-4800 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds serv-u_file_server. It was published on December 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server before 11.1.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to read and write arbitrary files, and list and create arbitrary directories, via a "..:/" (dot dot colon forward slash) in the (1) list, (2) put, or (3) get commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update serv-u_file_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
solarwindsserv-u_file_server0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-11/0454.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/47021Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18182Refwww.serv-u.com/releasenotes/Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-11/0454.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/47021Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18182Refwww.serv-u.com/releasenotes/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4800?

CVE-2011-4800 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds serv-u_file_server. It was published on December 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4800?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4800?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update serv-u_file_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-4800?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-4800 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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