CVE-2021-35212

Name: CVE-2021-35212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-31T17:15:07.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35212 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An SQL injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability was discovered in the Orion Platform reported by the ZDI Team. A blind Boolean SQL injection which could lead to full read/write over the Orion database content including the Orion certificate for any authenticated user.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An SQL injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability was discovered in the Orion Platform reported by the ZDI Team. A blind Boolean SQL injection which could lead to full read/write over the Orion database content including the Orion certificate for any authenticated user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2019.2
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2019.4
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.1
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.4
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.5

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmVendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/orion_platform_2020-2-6_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35212Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1243/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmVendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/orion_platform_2020-2-6_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35212Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1243/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35212?

How severe is CVE-2021-35212?

CVE-2021-35212 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35212?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST