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CVE-2021-40842

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.96%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-10-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It involves a SQL injection risk.

CVE
CVE-2021-40842
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.96%

Original NVD 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.

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