CVE-2021-40842 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server versions 7.12.0 and all prior versions to 7.11.2. This flaw, stemming from improper input validation in the Web Console's database name parameter, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to blindly execute arbitrary SQL statements. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a high risk of complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.11.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:insider_threat_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proofpoint:insider_threat_management_server:7.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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