CVE-2021-35230: As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a loca

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-35230?

kiwi cattools: upgrade to 3.11.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-35230 being exploited?

CVE-2021-35230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-35230 affect?

CVE-2021-35230 affects kiwi cattools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-35230?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2021-35230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting kiwi cattools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SolarWinds · Vendor: solarwinds

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

solarwinds kiwi cattools UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.11.9

Fixed in: 3.11.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiwi-cattools || rpm -q kiwi-cattools || kiwi-cattools --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.11.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kiwi-cattools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kiwi-cattools

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-35230?

kiwi cattools: upgrade to 3.11.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-35230 being exploited?

CVE-2021-35230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-35230 affect?

CVE-2021-35230 affects kiwi cattools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). As a result of an unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Kiwi CatTools Installation Wizard, a local attacker could gain escalated privileges by inserting an executable into the path of the affected service or uninstall entry.

How urgent is CVE-2021-35230?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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