CVE-2021-40578

Name: CVE-2021-40578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-07T22:15:06.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40578 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated Blind & Error-based SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Online Enrollment Management System in PHP and PayPal Free Source Code 1.0, that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary SQL commands via IDNO parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authenticated Blind & Error-based SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Online Enrollment Management System in PHP and PayPal Free Source Code 1.0, that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary SQL commands via IDNO parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Enrollment Management System Project	Online Enrollment Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/janobe/Online-Enrollment-Management-SystemExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/%40J03KR/cve-2021-40578-127ceaf3f1bb
https://www.nu11secur1ty.com/2021/12/online-enrollment-management-system-sql.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/janobe/Online-Enrollment-Management-SystemExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/%40J03KR/cve-2021-40578-127ceaf3f1bb
https://www.nu11secur1ty.com/2021/12/online-enrollment-management-system-sql.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40578?

How severe is CVE-2021-40578?

CVE-2021-40578 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40578?

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