CVE-2021-35221 (GCVE-0-2021-35221)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-31 12:13 – Updated: 2024-08-04 00:33
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ImportAlert Improper Access Control Tampering Vulnerability
Summary
Improper Access Control Tampering Vulnerability using ImportAlert function which can lead to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) from the Alerts Settings page.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_c… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/ar… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/ar… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Orion Platform |
Affected:
2020.2.6 and previous versions , ≤ 2020.2.6 HF1
(custom)
|
guessed |
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