What is CVE-2021-35246?

CVE-2021-35246 is a vulnerability in the Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset application that allows attackers to bypass SSL/TLS encryption and launch attacks against users.

How does CVE-2021-35246 affect the Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset?

CVE-2021-35246 allows users to connect to the application over unencrypted connections, which can be exploited by attackers to modify network traffic and launch attacks.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35246?

CVE-2021-35246 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

How can I fix CVE-2021-35246 in Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset?

To fix CVE-2021-35246, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset that includes a patch for the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35246?

More information about CVE-2021-35246 can be found on the MITRE CVE database, Solarwinds documentation, and Solarwinds security advisories.

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CVE-2021-35246

medium

5.3

CWE

319

23/11/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-35246: Unprotected Transport of Credentials (HSTS) Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 23 2022(Updated: )

The application fails to prevent users from connecting to it over unencrypted connections. An attacker able to modify a legitimate user's network traffic could bypass the application's use of SSL/TLS encryption and use the application as a platform for attacks against its users.

Credit: psirt@solarwinds.com psirt@solarwinds.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Solarwinds Engineer\'s Toolset	=2020.2.6-hotfix_4

Remedy

https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35246

Remedy

SolarWinds recommends to upgrade to the latest available version of Engineer's Toolset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35246?
CVE-2021-35246 is a vulnerability in the Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset application that allows attackers to bypass SSL/TLS encryption and launch attacks against users.
How does CVE-2021-35246 affect the Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset?
CVE-2021-35246 allows users to connect to the application over unencrypted connections, which can be exploited by attackers to modify network traffic and launch attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-35246?
CVE-2021-35246 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2021-35246 in Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset?
To fix CVE-2021-35246, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset that includes a patch for the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35246?
More information about CVE-2021-35246 can be found on the MITRE CVE database, Solarwinds documentation, and Solarwinds security advisories.

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