CVE-2021-35231

Unquoted Path (SMB Login) Vulnerability

Description

As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry. Example vulnerable path: "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Kiwi Syslog Server\Parameters\Application".

Remediation

Solution:

  • SolarWinds advises Kiwi Syslog Server customers to upgrade to the latest version (9.8) once it becomes generally available.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com Vendor Advisory solarwinds.com
Affected: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231 vendor advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notes/kss_9-8_release_notes.htm release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35231?
CVE-2021-35231 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-35231?
To fix CVE-2021-35231: SolarWinds advises Kiwi Syslog Server customers to upgrade to the latest version (9.8) once it becomes generally available.
Is CVE-2021-35231 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-35231 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-2021-35231?
CVE-2021-35231 affects SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.