CVE-2021-27101 Accellion FTA SQL Injection
Attackers can execute SQL commands via a crafted Host header in Accellion FTA, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-27101?
CVE-2021-27101 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Accellion FTA 9_12_370 and earlier is affected by SQL injection via a crafted Host header in a request to document_root.html. The fixed version is FTA_9_12_380 and later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27101?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accellion Fta.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27101?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 17 Nov 2021.
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-2021-27101 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-27101 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc74-7wpx-43ch.