CVE-2021-1365 Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

High 7.1 Published 6 May 2021 Updated 8 Nov 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection flaws in the web interface to read or modify database data in Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-1365?

CVE-2021-1365 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service, published on 6 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. These vulnerabilities are due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain data or modify data that is stored in the underlying database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Communications Manager Im and Presence Service.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1365 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-1365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f8j-27cg-4598.