CVE-2021-35244

6.8 MEDIUM 6% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution

What it is

The "Log alert to a file" action within action management enables any Orion Platform user with Orion alert management rights to write to any file. An attacker with Orion alert management rights could use this vulnerability to perform an unrestricted file upload causing a remote code execution.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 6.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-12-20 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:57 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 6.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-12-20 21:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:57 UTC
Exploit probability: 6.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Record status: Modified

Affected

Solarwinds Orion Platform < 2020.2.6
Solarwinds Orion Platform 2020.2.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.8

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: Low
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record