CVE-2021-43481 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Webtareas allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the editapprovalstage.php endpoint.

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-2021-43481?

CVE-2021-43481 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Webtareas 2.4p3 and earlier via the $uq HTTP POST parameter in editapprovalstage.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webtareas Project Webtareas.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43481 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-2021-43481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-35mx-p6x7-pwmc.

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