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CVE-2021-40842

CRITICAL

9.8

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score9.8

SeverityCRITICAL

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published10/13/2021

Last Modified11/21/2024

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

proofpoint:insider_threat_management_server

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories(cve@mitre.org)

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0008(cve@mitre.org)

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0008(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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