CVE-2021-35213

Orion User setting Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

An Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability was discovered in the User Setting of Orion Platform version 2020.2.5. It allows a guest user to elevate privileges to the Administrator using this vulnerability. Authentication is required to exploit the vulnerability.

Remediation

Solution:

  • SolarWinds has identified the fix for this vulnerability and have included it in the Orion Platform version 2020.2.6

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
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Affected: SolarWinds Orion Platform
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35213?
CVE-2021-35213 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-35213?
To fix CVE-2021-35213: SolarWinds has identified the fix for this vulnerability and have included it in the Orion Platform version 2020.2.6
Is CVE-2021-35213 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-35213 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-35213?
CVE-2021-35213 affects SolarWinds Orion Platform.
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