CVE-2021-35211
Serv-U Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability
- Critical 9.0
- Exploited: added to CISA KEV 3 Nov 2021
- Used in ransomware campaigns
Description
Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the SolarWinds Serv-U product utilizing a Remote Memory Escape Vulnerability. If exploited, a threat actor may be able to gain privileged access to the machine hosting Serv-U Only. SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer and Serv-U Secure FTP for Windows before 15.2.3 HF2 are affected by this vulnerability.
Key facts
- Published
- 14 Jul 2021
- Last changed
- 21 Oct 2025
- Assigned by
- SolarWinds
- KEV added
- 3 Nov 2021
- KEV fix due
- 17 Nov 2021
- Used in ransomware
- Yes, according to CISA
- EPSS
- 91.16% likely to be exploited in the next 30 days, higher than 99.813% of CVEs (scores for 15 Nov 2026)
- SSVC (CISA)
- Exploitation: active; Automatable: no; Technical impact: total
Severity scores
Each score is shown as its source gave it. They are not averaged or merged.
- 9.0CVSS 3.1, Criticalfrom the CNA (SolarWinds)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
What to do
- SolarWinds has released a hotfix 15.2.3 HF2 It is suggested to upgrade to the latest hotfix as soon as possibleCNA solution statement
- SolarWinds advises to disconnect Serv-U Server from internet until patched.CNA workaround statement
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.CISA KEV required action
Historical context and remediation
This reference retains the original CVE publication date. A recent record update does not mean a new attack occurred.
No separately sourced impact summary is available on this page yet. Consult the description, version data and dated exploitation evidence.
Version statuses below come from the CNA. An “unaffected” version is not necessarily a currently supported release or proof of a patch date. EPSS is a dated risk estimate, not a count of historical attacks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server and Serv-U Secured FTP |
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Timeline
- 14 Jul 2021 Published
- 3 Nov 2021 CVE-2021-35211 added to CISA KEV
- 3 Nov 2021 Added to the CISA KEV catalogue