CVE-2021-40842

Published Oct 13, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27998 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:51 AM
Reserved
Sep 10, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 13, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:07 AM