CVE-2021-40842

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the Web Console. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation on the database name parameter required in certain unauthenticated APIs. A malicious URL visited by anyone with network access to the server could be used to blindly execute arbitrary SQL statements on the backend database. Version 7.12.0 and all versions prior to 7.11.2 are affected.

• CWE-89

• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0008Vendor Advisory
• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
• https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0008Vendor Advisory

Published

Oct 13, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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