CVE-2021-43451

Name: CVE-2021-43451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-01T19:15:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43451 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL Injection vulnerability exists in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via the Email POST parameter in /forgetpassword.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability exists in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via the Email POST parameter in /forgetpassword.php.

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

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Employee Record Management System	1.2

References

https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/PHPGURUKUL/ANUJ%20KUMAR/Employee-Record-Management-System-SQL-InjectionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50467Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nu11secur1ty.com/2021/12/cve-2021-43451.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/PHPGURUKUL/ANUJ%20KUMAR/Employee-Record-Management-System-SQL-InjectionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50467Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.nu11secur1ty.com/2021/12/cve-2021-43451.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43451?

SQL Injection vulnerability exists in PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 via the Email POST parameter in /forgetpassword.php.

How severe is CVE-2021-43451?

CVE-2021-43451 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43451?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-43451?

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Source: NVD / NIST