CVE-2021-35216

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Resource Controls Remote Code Execution

Description

Insecure Deserialization of untrusted data remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in Patch Manager Orion Platform Integration module. An Authenticated Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise this vulnerability can result in Remote Code Execution.

Remediation

Solution:

  • SolarWinds recommends upgrading to both the latest version of Patch Manager and Orion Integration Module as soon as it becomes available.

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 70.82% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com
Affected: SolarWinds Patch Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/patchman/content/release_notes/patchman_2020-2-6_release_notes.htm release notes vendor advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35216 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1246/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35216?
CVE-2021-35216 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-35216?
To fix CVE-2021-35216: SolarWinds recommends upgrading to both the latest version of Patch Manager and Orion Integration Module as soon as it becomes available.
Is CVE-2021-35216 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-35216 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~71% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-35216?
CVE-2021-35216 affects SolarWinds Patch Manager .
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