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High
CVE-2021-35234
Exposed Dangerous Functions - Privileged Escalation
Vulnerability Description
Numerous exposed dangerous functions within Orion Core has allows for read-only SQL injection leading to privileged escalation. An attacker with low-user privileges may steal password hashes and password salt information.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Trend Micro, Zero Day Initiative
References
- https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Orion-Platform-2020-2-6-Hotfix-3
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/content/core-secure-configuration.htm
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35234
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1598/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1596/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1604/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1600/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1601/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1602/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1597/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1599/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1603/
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Orion Core
Vulnerable Versions:
2020.2.6 HF 2 and previous versions
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 20th, 2021
Last Modified:
September 16th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H