CVE-2021-21937
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21937 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to SQL injection. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability at ‘host_alt_filter’ parameter. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to SQL injection. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability at ‘host_alt_filter’ parameter. This can be done as any authenticated user or through cross-site request forgery.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech | R-Seenet | 2.4.15 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1366Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1366Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21937?
A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to SQL injection. An attacker can make authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability at ‘host_alt_filter’ parameter. This can be done as any authenticated user or through cross-site request forgery.
How severe is CVE-2021-21937?
CVE-2021-21937 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21937?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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