CVE-2021-40861

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.68%

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CVE-2021-40861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with which all data in the database can be extracted and OS command execution is possible depending on the permissions and/or database engine.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with which all data in the database can be extracted and OS command execution is possible depending on the permissions and/or database engine.

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
1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GenesysIntelligent Workload Distribution Manager>= 9.0.013.11, < 9.0.017.07

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40861?
A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with which all data in the database can be extracted and OS command execution is possible depending on the permissions and/or database engine.
How severe is CVE-2021-40861?
CVE-2021-40861 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40861?
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