CVE-2021-41365 Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely via SQL injection in Microsoft Defender for IoT.

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-2021-41365?

CVE-2021-41365 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for IoT, published on 15 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft Defender for IoT Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Defender for Iot.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41365 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-2021-41365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x43-cm8r-v5wr.

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