CVE-2025-40539 Details
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in Serv-U which when exploited, gives a malicious actor the ability to execute arbitrary native code as privileged account. This issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows deployments, the risk is scored as a medium because services frequently run under less-privileged service accounts by default.
A type confusion vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U allows a malicious actor to execute arbitrary native code as a privileged account. This vulnerability requires administrative privileges to exploit. On Windows deployments, the risk is considered medium, as services typically run under less-privileged accounts by default.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-5-4_release_notes.htm | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40539 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-704 | Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| solarwinds serv-u | < 15.5.4 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |