CVE-2021-35243 (GCVE-0-2021-35243)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-12-23 19:48 – Updated: 2024-09-16 17:18
VLAI
Title
HTTP PUT & DELETE Methods Enabled
Summary
The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.7 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Assigner
SolarWinds CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 83/100 over 30 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Affected: 12.7.7 and previous versions 12.7.7 HF1
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Date Public
2021-12-22 00:00
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