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CVE-2021-35486

8.1
High
EPSS 0.19%Patch availableMar 5, 2026

CSRF in Nokia IMPACT enables remote config import/overwrite via REST endpoint.

common questions

Is CVE-2021-35486 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2021-35486 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2021-35486?

CVE-2021-35486 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35486?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-35486. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2021-35486 affect?

CVE-2021-35486 affects Nokia IMPACT. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2021-35486?

Patch when available; implement CSRF protections on REST endpoints.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Nokia IMPACT
impact

Remote attacker can import/overwrite full app config via /ui/rest-proxy/entity/import due to missing CSRF nonce validation.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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