CVE-2021-3118

Name: CVE-2021-3118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-11T06:15:13.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3118 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. EVOLUCARE ECSIMAGING (aka ECS Imaging) through 6.21.5 has multiple SQL Injection issues in the login form and the password-forgotten form (such as /req_password_user.php?email=). This allows an attacker to steal data in the database and obtain access to the application. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EVOLUCARE ECSIMAGING (aka ECS Imaging) through 6.21.5 has multiple SQL Injection issues in the login form and the password-forgotten form (such as /req_password_user.php?email=). This allows an attacker to steal data in the database and obtain access to the application. (The database component runs as root.) NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medicalexpo	Ecs Imaging	<= 6.21.5

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49392Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49392Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3118?

How severe is CVE-2021-3118?

CVE-2021-3118 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3118?

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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Source: NVD / NIST