8.0
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-35485
Nokia IMPACT Remote File Upload Vulnerability
Description

The Applications component of Nokia IMPACT version through 19.11.2.10-20210118042150283 allows an authenticated user to arbitrarily upload server-side executable files via the /ui/rest-proxy/application fileupload parameter. This can occur during the adding of a new application, or during the editing of an existing one.

INFO

Published Date :

March 3, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 5, 2026, 9:53 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-35485 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nokia impact
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Limit file upload functionality to trusted users and validate uploaded files.
  • Ensure only authorized users can upload files.
  • Validate uploaded file types and content.
  • Apply vendor patches or updates promptly.
  • Restrict access to application management functions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-35485.

URL Resource
https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team/2021/Motive-Impact-CVE-2021-35485.html Vendor Advisory
https://www.nokia.com/networks/solutions/impact-iot-platform/ Product
https://www.nokia.com/notices/responsible-disclosure/ Issue Tracking
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-35485 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nokia:impact:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 19.11.2.10-20210118042150283
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team/2021/Motive-Impact-CVE-2021-35485.html Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.nokia.com/networks/solutions/impact-iot-platform/ Types: Product
    Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.nokia.com/notices/responsible-disclosure/ Types: Issue Tracking
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-434
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 03, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The Applications component of Nokia IMPACT version through 19.11.2.10-20210118042150283 allows an authenticated user to arbitrarily upload server-side executable files via the /ui/rest-proxy/application fileupload parameter. This can occur during the adding of a new application, or during the editing of an existing one.
    Added Reference https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team/2021/Motive-Impact-CVE-2021-35485.html
    Added Reference https://www.nokia.com/networks/solutions/impact-iot-platform/
    Added Reference https://www.nokia.com/notices/responsible-disclosure/
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