CVE-2026-23921
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CVE-2026-23921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A low privilege Zabbix user with API access can exploit a blind SQL injection vulnerability in include/classes/api/CApiService.php to execute arbitrary SQL selects via the sortfield parameter. Although query results are not returned directly, an attacker can exfiltrate arbitrary database data through time-based techniques, potentially leading to session identifier disclosure and administrator account compromise.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A low privilege Zabbix user with API access can exploit a blind SQL injection vulnerability in include/classes/api/CApiService.php to execute arbitrary SQL selects via the sortfield parameter. Although query results are not returned directly, an attacker can exfiltrate arbitrary database data through time-based techniques, potentially leading to session identifier disclosure and administrator account compromise.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zabbix | Zabbix | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.22 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.15 |
| Zabbix | Zabbix | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.6 |
References
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-27640Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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