SolarWinds Platform (Orion)
CVE-2021-35221: ImportAlert Improper Access Control Tampering Vulnerability
Improper Access Control Tampering Vulnerability using ImportAlert function which can lead to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) from the Alerts Settings page.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Orion Platform (Windows) 2020.2.6 and previous versions to 2020.2.6 HF1 | Upgrade past 2020.2.6 HF1; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
Improper Access Control Tampering Vulnerability using ImportAlert function which can lead to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) from the Alerts Settings page.
Workarounds
If you are unable to upgrade immediately. See SolarWinds Knowledgebase Article Below: https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Mitigate-the-ImportAlert-Improper-Access-Control-Tampering-Vulnerability-CVE-2021-35221?language=en_US
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.