#VU57860 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Kiwi CatTools - CVE-2021-35230

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57860

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35230

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kiwi CatTools
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unquoted service path in the Installation Wizard. A local administrator can insert an executable into the path of the affected service and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kiwi CatTools: 3.11.8

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External links
https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35230

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.