CVE-2021-35246

Name: CVE-2021-35246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-23T17:15:09.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Solarwinds	Engineer\'S Toolset	2020.2.6	Hotfix 4

References

https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35246Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ets/content/release_notes/ets_2022-4_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35246Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35246Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/ets/content/release_notes/ets_2022-4_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35246Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35246?

How severe is CVE-2021-35246?

CVE-2021-35246 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35246?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-35246?

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Source: NVD / NIST