CVE-2021-35230

Name: CVE-2021-35230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-22T12:15:07.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Kiwi Cattools	< 3.11.9

References

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35230Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35230Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35230?

How severe is CVE-2021-35230?

CVE-2021-35230 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35230?

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