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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-35066 · published 21 June 2021
CVE-2021-35066: Connectwise automate xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability
Connectwise · Automate
An XXE vulnerability exists in ConnectWise Automate before 2021.0.6.132.
9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 1.1% · top 36.8% CWE-611 · XML external entity (XXE)
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.5
1.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD
Description
An XXE vulnerability exists in ConnectWise Automate before 2021.0.6.132.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://home.connectwise.com/securityBulletin/60cc8c63508a120001cb6e8d | Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory |
| https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins | Vendor Advisory |
| https://home.connectwise.com/securityBulletin/60cc8c63508a120001cb6e8d | Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory |
| https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins | Vendor Advisory |
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-35066), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
