CVE-2021-35215: SolarWinds Orion Platform ActionPluginBaseView Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 01 2021(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.
Credit: psirt@solarwinds.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds Orion Platform | <=2020.2.5 | |
Remedy
Customers are advised to update to Orion Platform 2020.2.6 once it becomes available,
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Reference Links
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35215
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1245/
- https://documentation.solarwinds.co/enm/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/orion_platform_2020-2-6_release_notes.htm
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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