CVE-2021-35246
CVE-2021-35246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The application fails to prevent users from connecting to it over unencrypted connections. An attacker able to modify a legitimate user's network traffic could bypass the application's use of SSL/TLS encryption and use the application as a platform for attacks against its users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-35246?
- The application fails to prevent users from connecting to it over unencrypted connections. An attacker able to modify a legitimate user's network traffic could bypass the application's use of SSL/TLS encryption and use the application as a platform for attacks against its users.
- How severe is CVE-2021-35246?
- CVE-2021-35246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-35246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-35246?
- CVE-2021-35246 affects Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-35246?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-35246 published?
- CVE-2021-35246 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35246
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ets/content/release_notes/ets_2022-4_release_notes.htm
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35246
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:engineer\'s_toolset:2020.2.6:hotfix_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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