CVE-2021-35232: Hard credentials discovered in SolarWinds Web Help Desk which allows to execute Arbitrary Hibernate Queries

Published Dec 27, 2021
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Updated

Hard coded credentials discovered in SolarWinds Web Help Desk product. Through these credentials, the attacker with local access to the Web Help Desk host machine allows to execute arbitrary HQL queries against the database and leverage the vulnerability to steal the password hashes of the users or insert arbitrary data into the database.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds WebHelpDesk<=12.7.6

Remediation

Information

SolarWinds advises the customers to upgrade to the latest Web Help Desk 12.7.7 Hotfix 1 product release once it becomes generally available.

Event History

Dec 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35232?

CVE-2021-35232 is considered a critical vulnerability due to hard coded credentials that can be exploited to execute arbitrary queries.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-35232?

To fix CVE-2021-35232, update your SolarWinds Web Help Desk software to version 12.7.7 or higher, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2021-35232?

The implications of CVE-2021-35232 include the risk of unauthorized access to the database, allowing attackers to potentially steal sensitive information.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-35232?

CVE-2021-35232 affects users of SolarWinds Web Help Desk versions up to and including 12.7.6.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-35232?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2021-35232; the most secure action is to upgrade to the patched version.

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