What is CVE-2021-35238?

CVE-2021-35238 is a vulnerability that allows a user with Orion Platform Admin rights to store XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) through a URL POST parameter in the CreateExternalWebsite website.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35238?

The severity of CVE-2021-35238 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-35238?

CVE-2021-35238 affects SolarWinds Orion Platform versions up to and including 2020.2.5, as well as version 2020.2.6.

How can I fix CVE-2021-35238?

To fix CVE-2021-35238, apply the hotfix provided by SolarWinds for Orion Platform 2020.2.6 or upgrade to a newer version of the software.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35238?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-35238 in the SolarWinds documentation, support center, and security advisories.

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CVE-2021-35238

medium

4.8

CWE

1/9/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-35238: Stored XSS through URL POST parameter in CreateExternalWebsite Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 01 2021(Updated: )

User with Orion Platform Admin Rights could store XSS through URL POST parameter in CreateExternalWebsite website.

Credit: psirt@solarwinds.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SolarWinds Orion Platform	<=2020.2.5
SolarWinds Orion Platform	=2020.2.6

Remedy

SolarWinds recommends installing 2020.2.6 Hotfix 1 for the Orion Platform as soon as it becomes available. All customers should implement all the recommendations from the Orion Secure Configuration Guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35238?
CVE-2021-35238 is a vulnerability that allows a user with Orion Platform Admin rights to store XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) through a URL POST parameter in the CreateExternalWebsite website.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35238?
The severity of CVE-2021-35238 is medium, with a severity value of 4.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-35238?
CVE-2021-35238 affects SolarWinds Orion Platform versions up to and including 2020.2.5, as well as version 2020.2.6.
How can I fix CVE-2021-35238?
To fix CVE-2021-35238, apply the hotfix provided by SolarWinds for Orion Platform 2020.2.6 or upgrade to a newer version of the software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35238?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-35238 in the SolarWinds documentation, support center, and security advisories.

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