CVE-2021-40493 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pollingObject parameter in the support diagnostics module of Zoho ManageEngine OpManager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-40493?

CVE-2021-40493 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager, published on 13 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 125437 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the support diagnostics module. This occurs via the pollingObject parameter of the getDataCollectionFailureReason API.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40493 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-2021-40493 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40493 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jm2-895w-xj6m.

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