CVE-2021-38145

Name: CVE-2021-38145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-31T05:15:06.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38145 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export_group_id=1&export_group_1_results=all&export_type_id=1.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export_group_id=1&export_group_1_results=all&export_type_id=1.

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

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Formtools	Core	<= 3.0.20

References

https://bernardofsr.github.io/blog/2021/form-tools/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bernardofsr/CVEs-With-PoC/blob/main/PoCs/Form%20Tools/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/formtools/core/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.formtools.org/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://bernardofsr.github.io/blog/2021/form-tools/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bernardofsr/CVEs-With-PoC/blob/main/PoCs/Form%20Tools/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/formtools/core/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.formtools.org/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38145?

How severe is CVE-2021-38145?

CVE-2021-38145 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38145?

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