CVE-2021-35215: SolarWinds Orion Platform ActionPluginBaseView Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Insecure deserialization leading to Remote Code Execution was detected in the Orion Platform version 2020.2.5. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ActionPluginBaseView class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
SolarWinds Orion Platform
SolarWinds Orion Platform<=2020.2.5

Remediation

Information

Customers are advised to update to Orion Platform 2020.2.6 once it becomes available,

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:19 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-35215?

CVE-2021-35215 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Orion Platform.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35215?

The severity of CVE-2021-35215 is rated as high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

How does the CVE-2021-35215 vulnerability work?

The CVE-2021-35215 vulnerability exists within the ActionPluginBaseView class and is a result of the lack of proper validation of untrusted data, allowing remote code execution.

4

How can I exploit CVE-2021-35215?

To exploit CVE-2021-35215, an attacker would need to authenticate and send specially crafted data to the affected SolarWinds Orion Platform installation.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-35215?

To fix CVE-2021-35215, it is recommended to update to SolarWinds Orion Platform version 2020.2.6 or higher, as it contains the necessary security patches.

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