Vulnerability identifier: #VU57861

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35228

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Database Performance Analyzer
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SolarWinds

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Database Performance Analyzer: 2021.3.7388

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External links
http://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35228
http://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/dpa/content/release_notes/dpa_2021-3-7438_release_notes.htm

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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