CVE-2021-40842 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker with network access can execute arbitrary SQL statements via a malicious URL in the Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server web console.
- 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-2021-40842?
CVE-2021-40842 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40842 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-2021-40842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwcq-6jm9-8m42.