Vulnerability Description
As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry. Example vulnerable path: "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Kiwi Syslog Server\Parameters\Application".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Solarwinds | Kiwi Syslog Server | < 9.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231Vendor Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/kss/content/release_notesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35231Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-35231?
CVE-2021-35231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi Syslog Server Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path o...
How severe is CVE-2021-35231?
CVE-2021-35231 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server.