CVE-2021-35254
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.97%
Last modified
CVE-2021-35254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SolarWinds received a report of a vulnerability related to an input that was not sanitized in WebHelpDesk. SolarWinds has removed this input field to prevent the misuse of this input in the future.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SolarWinds received a report of a vulnerability related to an input that was not sanitized in WebHelpDesk. SolarWinds has removed this input field to prevent the misuse of this input in the future.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Webhelpdesk | < 12.7.8 |
| Solarwinds | Webhelpdesk | 12.7.8 |
References
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-8-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_USMitigation, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35254Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-8-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_USMitigation, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35254Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-35254?
SolarWinds received a report of a vulnerability related to an input that was not sanitized in WebHelpDesk. SolarWinds has removed this input field to prevent the misuse of this input in the future.
How severe is CVE-2021-35254?
CVE-2021-35254 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-35254?
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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