CVE-2021-35244

Name: CVE-2021-35244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-20T21:15:08.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The "Log alert to a file" action within action management enables any Orion Platform user with Orion alert management rights to write to any file. An attacker with Orion alert management rights could use this vulnerability to perform an unrestricted file upload causing a remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 5.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Log alert to a file" action within action management enables any Orion Platform user with Orion alert management rights to write to any file. An attacker with Orion alert management rights could use this vulnerability to perform an unrestricted file upload causing a remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.77%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

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

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmVendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-6-Hotfix-3?language=en_USRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35242Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-375/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htmVendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-6-Hotfix-3?language=en_USRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35242Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-375/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35244?

How severe is CVE-2021-35244?

CVE-2021-35244 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35244?

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