8.9
CWE
502
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-35217: SolarWinds Patch Manager WSAsyncExecuteTasks Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 08 2021(Updated: )

Insecure Deseralization of untrusted data remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in Patch Manager Orion Platform Integration module and reported to us by ZDI. An Authenticated Attacker could exploit it by executing WSAsyncExecuteTasks deserialization of untrusted data.

Credit: psirt@solarwinds.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds Patch Manager<=2020.2.5

Remedy

SolarWinds recommends upgrading to both the latest version of Patch Manager and Orion Integration Module as soon as it becomes available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-35217?

    The severity of CVE-2021-35217 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2021-35217 impact SolarWinds Patch Manager?

    CVE-2021-35217 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SolarWinds Patch Manager.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-35217?

    Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2021-35217.

  • What is the specific flaw in CVE-2021-35217?

    The specific flaw in CVE-2021-35217 exists within the WSAsyncExecuteTasks endpoint due to the lack of proper validation.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-35217 in SolarWinds Patch Manager?

    To fix CVE-2021-35217 in SolarWinds Patch Manager, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by SolarWinds.

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