CVE-2021-35230
CVE-2021-35230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Kiwi Cattools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Solarwinds Kiwi Cattools
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- Last modified:
Description
As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-35230?
- As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.
- How severe is CVE-2021-35230?
- CVE-2021-35230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-35230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-35230?
- CVE-2021-35230 affects Solarwinds Kiwi Cattools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-35230?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-35230 published?
- CVE-2021-35230 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:kiwi_cattools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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