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CVE-2021-47954

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.24%

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CVE-2021-47954 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LayerBB 1.1.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the search_query parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /search.php with malicious search_query values using CASE WHEN statements to extract sensitive database information.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LayerBB 1.1.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the search_query parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /search.php with malicious search_query values using CASE WHEN statements to extract sensitive database information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0
8.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.24%

14.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47954?
LayerBB 1.1.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the search_query parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /search.php with malicious search_query values using CASE WHEN statements to extract sensitive database information.
How severe is CVE-2021-47954?
CVE-2021-47954 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47954?
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