CVE-2021-35234

Name: CVE-2021-35234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-20T21:15:08.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35234 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Numerous exposed dangerous functions within Orion Core has allows for read-only SQL injection leading to privileged escalation. An attacker with low-user privileges may steal password hashes and password salt information.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Numerous exposed dangerous functions within Orion Core has allows for read-only SQL injection leading to privileged escalation. An attacker with low-user privileges may steal password hashes and password salt information.

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

2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	<= 2020.2.5
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	2020.2.6

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-6-Hotfix-3Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35234Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1596/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1597/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1598/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1599/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1600/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1601/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1602/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1603/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1604/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-6-Hotfix-3Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35234Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1596/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1597/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1598/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1599/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1600/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1601/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1602/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1603/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1604/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35234?

How severe is CVE-2021-35234?

CVE-2021-35234 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35234?

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