CVE-2021-35251 (GCVE-0-2021-35251)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-09 15:38 – Updated: 2024-09-16 22:44
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Sensitive Data Disclosure Vulnerability
Summary
Sensitive information could be displayed when a detailed technical error message is posted. This information could disclose environmental details about the Web Help Desk installation.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-209 - Information Exposure Through an Error Message
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_c… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Web Help Desk |
Affected:
12.7.7 HF 1 and Previous Versions , < 12.7.8
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-03-07 00:00
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