How severe is CVE-2021-35226?

CVE-2021-35226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-35226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35226?

CVE-2021-35226 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-35226 published?

CVE-2021-35226 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35226

CVE-2021-35226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager
Published: 2022-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An entity in Network Configuration Manager product is misconfigured and exposing password field to Solarwinds Information Service (SWIS). Exposed credentials are encrypted and require authenticated access with an NCM role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35226?: An entity in Network Configuration Manager product is misconfigured and exposing password field to Solarwinds Information Service (SWIS). Exposed credentials are encrypted and require authenticated access with an NCM role.
How severe is CVE-2021-35226?: CVE-2021-35226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-35226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35226?: CVE-2021-35226 affects Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-35226 published?: CVE-2021-35226 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35226

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:network_configuration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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