CVE-2021-41765

Name: CVE-2021-41765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T16:15:10.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 67.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41765 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL injection issue in pages/edit_fields/9_ajax/add_keyword.php of ResourceSpace 9.5 and 9.6 < rev 18274 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the k parameter. This allows attackers to uncover the full contents of the ResourceSpace database, including user session cookies. EPSS estimates a 67.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection issue in pages/edit_fields/9_ajax/add_keyword.php of ResourceSpace 9.5 and 9.6 < rev 18274 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the k parameter. This allows attackers to uncover the full contents of the ResourceSpace database, including user session cookies. An attacker who gets an admin user session cookie can use the session cookie to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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

67.84%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Montala	Resourcespace	9.5
Montala	Resourcespace	9.6

References

http://svn.resourcespace.com/svn/rs/releases/9.6/pages/edit_fields/9_ajax/add_keyword.phpBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.horizon3.ai/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-resourcespace/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://svn.resourcespace.com/svn/rs/releases/9.6/pages/edit_fields/9_ajax/add_keyword.phpBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.horizon3.ai/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-resourcespace/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41765?

How severe is CVE-2021-41765?

CVE-2021-41765 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 67.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41765?

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