CVE-2021-42258

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

BQE BillQuick Web Suite 2018 through 2021 before 22.0.9.1 allows SQL injection for unauthenticated remote code execution, as exploited in the wild in October 2021 for ransomware installation. SQL injection can, for example, use the txtID (aka username) parameter. Successful exploitation can include the ability to execute arbitrary code as MSSQLSERVER$ via xp_cmdshell.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 93.90% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory huntress.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42258?
CVE-2021-42258 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42258?
To fix CVE-2021-42258, 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-2021-42258 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-42258 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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