VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2021-40842

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS probability1.00%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-10-13
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-89

Primary references