How severe is CVE-2021-31217?

CVE-2021-31217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-31217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31217?

CVE-2021-31217 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-31217 published?

CVE-2021-31217 was published on 2021-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31217

CVE-2021-31217 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
Published: 2021-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control Server 12.0.1.200, insecure file permissions allow file deletion as SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31217?: In SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control Server 12.0.1.200, insecure file permissions allow file deletion as SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2021-31217?: CVE-2021-31217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-31217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31217?: CVE-2021-31217 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-31217 published?: CVE-2021-31217 was published on 2021-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:dameware_mini_remote_control:12.0.1.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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