SQL Injection Vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server
CVE-2021-40842

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Proofpoint

Status
Insider Threat Management Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-40842?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Web Console of Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server due to inadequate input validation on the database name parameter in specific unauthenticated APIs. This flaw can be exploited by a malicious URL accessed by anyone with network access, allowing them to execute arbitrary SQL statements on the backend database, potentially compromising sensitive data and overall system integrity.

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories
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https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisorie...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-40842 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server