CVE-2021-43481
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.45%
Last modified
CVE-2021-43481 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Webtareas 2.4p3 and earlier via the $uq HTTP POST parameter in editapprovalstage.php.. EPSS estimates a 5.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Webtareas 2.4p3 and earlier via the $uq HTTP POST parameter in editapprovalstage.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webtareas Project | Webtareas | < 2.4 |
| Webtareas Project | Webtareas | 2.4 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167026/WebTareas-2.4-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://behradtaher.dev/2021/11/05/Discovering-a-Blind-SQL-Injection-Whitebox-Approach/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167026/WebTareas-2.4-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://behradtaher.dev/2021/11/05/Discovering-a-Blind-SQL-Injection-Whitebox-Approach/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43481?
An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Webtareas 2.4p3 and earlier via the $uq HTTP POST parameter in editapprovalstage.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-43481?
CVE-2021-43481 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43481?
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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