UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2004-12-31

CVE-2004-2532

solarwinds serv-u_file_server Security Advisory (CVE-2004-2532)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2004-2532 impacting solarwinds serv-u_file_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Serv-U FTP server before 5.1.0.0 has a default account and password for local administration, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by connecting to the server using the default administrator account, creating a new user, logging in as that new user, and then using the SITE EXEC command.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product solarwinds / serv-u_file_server
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-255

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2004-2532 impacting solarwinds serv-u_file_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2004-2532.yaml
id: cve-2004-2532

info:
  name: solarwinds serv-u_file_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2004-2532 affecting solarwinds serv-u_file_server.
    Evaluation: Serv-U FTP server before 5.1.0.0 has a default account and password for local administration, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands b...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2004-2532
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2004-2532
    cwe-id: CWE-255
  tags: cve,cve-2004-2532,solarwinds,serv-u_file_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "serv-u_file_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2004-2532.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2004-2532
# Target: solarwinds serv-u_file_server | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2004-2532 (solarwinds serv-u_file_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against solarwinds serv-u_file_server scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2004-2532.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2004-2532
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install serv-u_file_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade serv-u_file_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update serv-u_file_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i serv-u_file_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i serv-u_file_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2004-2532 in solarwinds serv-u_file_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update solarwinds serv-u_file_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2004-2532?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2004-2532?

CVE-2004-2532 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2004-2532
Weakness CWE-255
Vendor solarwinds
Product serv-u_file_server
Published 2004-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C