How severe is CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 has a CVSS score of 9/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-35211?

Affected package information for CVE-2021-35211 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I patch CVE-2021-35211?

Apply the solarwinds serv-u security patch or hotfix for CVE-2021-35211 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.

How do I detect CVE-2021-35211 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every solarwinds serv-u deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for remote code execution at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.

How do I mitigate CVE-2021-35211 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2021-35211?

O3 detects and blocks CVE-2021-35211 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Is CVE-2021-35211 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 5 known exploit references for CVE-2021-35211, including 4 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.2%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2021-35211 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2021-35211 (SolarWinds Serv-U Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2021-11-17. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. This CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-35211?

CVE-2021-35211 affects solarwinds serv-u (1 version, e.g. 15.2.3). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2021-35211 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2021-35211 was published on July 14, 2021 and was last updated on June 17, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2021-11-03 — agencies required to remediate by 2021-11-17 · Ransomware

CVE-2021-35211

CRITICAL

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…

Published

Jul 14, 2021

Updated

Jun 17, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

5 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Affected Products

1 product · 3 configurations

Application

serv-usolarwinds

< 15.2.3

1 version

15.2.3

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the …

github.comGithubSep 2021

Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the …

cisa.govCISANov 2021

Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the …

microsoft.comAPIJul 2021

Microsoft discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the …

github.comGithubJan 2022

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vendor / appliance

Detect
Inventory every solarwinds serv-u deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for remote code execution at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.
Fix
Apply the solarwinds serv-u security patch or hotfix for CVE-2021-35211 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.
Workarounds
Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.
How O3 protects you
O3 detects and blocks CVE-2021-35211 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Tailored to CVE-2021-35211. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.

Frequently Asked Questions

O3 Security · Runtime Protection

Is CVE-2021-35211 being exploited in your environment?

O3's eBPF runtime sensors and L7 egress monitoring detect and block the CVE-2021-35211 exploit chain at execution — protecting unpatched and end-of-life systems until the vendor patch is applied.

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CVE-2021-35211

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

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Fix

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Frequently Asked Questions

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