CVE-2021-35249

Name: CVE-2021-35249
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-17T20:15:07.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35249 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This broken access control vulnerability pertains specifically to a domain admin who can access configuration & user data of other domains which they should not have access to. Please note the admin is unable to modify the data (read only operation). EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This broken access control vulnerability pertains specifically to a domain admin who can access configuration & user data of other domains which they should not have access to. Please note the admin is unable to modify the data (read only operation). This UAC issue leads to a data leak to unauthorized users for a domain, with no log of them accessing the data unless they attempt to modify it. This read-only activity is logged to the original domain and does not specify which domain was accessed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Serv-U	< 15.3.1

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-3-1_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35249Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-3-1_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35249Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35249?

How severe is CVE-2021-35249?

CVE-2021-35249 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35249?

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-2021-35249?

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Source: NVD / NIST