How severe is CVE-2021-35229?

CVE-2021-35229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-35229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-35229?

CVE-2021-35229 primarily affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35229?

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

When was CVE-2021-35229 published?

CVE-2021-35229 was published on 2022-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-35229

CVE-2021-35229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer
Published: 2022-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability is present in Database Performance Monitor 2022.1.7779 and previous versions when using a complex SQL query

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-35229?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability is present in Database Performance Monitor 2022.1.7779 and previous versions when using a complex SQL query
How severe is CVE-2021-35229?: CVE-2021-35229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-35229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-35229?: CVE-2021-35229 primarily affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-35229 published?: CVE-2021-35229 was published on 2022-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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