SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager up to 2020.2.5 SWIS Password sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager up to 2020.2.5. This affects an unknown function of the component SWIS. Performing a manipulation of the argument Password results in sql injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-35226. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager up to 2020.2.5. This affects some unknown processing of the component SWIS. The manipulation of the argument password with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An entity in Network Configuration Manager product is misconfigured and exposing password field to Solarwinds Information Service (SWIS). Exposed credentials are encrypted and require authenticated access with an NCM role.

The weakness was published 10/11/2022. The advisory is shared at solarwinds.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-35226 since 06/22/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2022.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Network Configuration Manager 2022.3

Timelineinfo

06/22/2021 🔍
10/11/2022 +476 days 🔍
10/11/2022 +0 days 🔍
02/25/2026 +1233 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: solarwinds.com

Advisory: solarwinds.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-35226 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-35226
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210405

Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2022 10:26
Updated: 02/25/2026 11:20
Changes: 10/11/2022 10:26 (51), 11/05/2022 07:16 (11), 02/25/2026 11:20 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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