CVE-2021-40842

Description

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the Web Console. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation on the database name parameter required in certain unauthenticated APIs. A malicious URL visited by anyone with network access to the server could be used to blindly execute arbitrary SQL statements on the backend database. Version 7.12.0 and all versions prior to 7.11.2 are affected.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory proofpoint.com Vendor Advisory proofpoint.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories vendor advisory
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0008 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40842?
CVE-2021-40842 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40842?
To fix CVE-2021-40842, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-40842 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40842 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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