CVE-2021-35243
Web Help Desk HTTP Method Abuse
Description
The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.7 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 23, 2021, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 7, 2022, 4:26 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-35243.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-7-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_US | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35243 | Vendor Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Changed Reference Type https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-7-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_US No Types Assigned https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-7-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_US Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35243 No Types Assigned https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2021-35243 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:web_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 12.7.7 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 27, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.6 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity. The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods were enabled in the Web Help Desk web server (12.7.7 and earlier), allowing users to execute dangerous HTTP requests. The HTTP PUT method is normally used to upload data that is saved on the server with a user-supplied URL. While the DELETE method requests that the origin server removes the association between the target resource and its current functionality. Improper use of these methods may lead to a loss of integrity. Added Reference https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/article/Web-Help-Desk-12-7-7-Hotfix-1-Release-Notes?language=en_US [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-35243 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Exploit Prediction
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0.09 }} 0.01%
score
0.39307
percentile