CVE-2021-40861 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL queries in Genesys IWD to extract database data and potentially execute OS commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40861?
CVE-2021-40861 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with which all data in the database can be extracted and OS command execution is possible depending on the permissions and/or database engine.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Genesys Intelligent Workload Distribution Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40861 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-2021-40861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8xx-5j5x-h7v6.