CVE-2021-40842

Name: CVE-2021-40842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-13T18:15:08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40842 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Proofpoint	Insider Threat Management Server	< 7.11.2
Proofpoint	Insider Threat Management Server	7.12.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40842?

How severe is CVE-2021-40842?

CVE-2021-40842 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40842?

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