CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-31217

First published: Tue Jul 13 2021(Updated: )

In SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control Server 12.0.1.200, insecure file permissions allow file deletion as SYSTEM.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control=12.0.1.200

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31217?

    CVE-2021-31217 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to insecure file permissions allowing unauthorized file deletion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-31217?

    To fix CVE-2021-31217, update to the latest version of SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control that addresses this security issue.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-31217?

    CVE-2021-31217 specifically affects SolarWinds DameWare Mini Remote Control Server version 12.0.1.200.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-31217?

    The impact of CVE-2021-31217 allows a malicious actor with access to delete files as the SYSTEM user, potentially leading to significant data loss.

  • Is CVE-2021-31217 being actively exploited?

    As of the latest updates, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2021-31217 in the wild.

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