What is CVE-2021-40843?

CVE-2021-40843 is an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server's Web Console.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40843?

CVE-2021-40843 has a severity level of 7.3 (high).

What software is affected by CVE-2021-40843?

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server versions up to 7.11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-40843.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40843?

An attacker with write access to the local database could execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the server when a Web Console user triggers retrieval of data.

Are there any references for CVE-2021-40843?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-40843 in the Proofpoint security advisories: [Link](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories) and [Link](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0009).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40843

high

7.3

CWE

502 89

13/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40843: SQL Injection

First published: Wed Oct 13 2021(Updated: )

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server contains an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in the Web Console. An attacker with write access to the local database could cause arbitrary code to execute with SYSTEM privileges on the underlying server when a Web Console user triggers retrieval of that data. When chained with a SQL injection vulnerability, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely if Web Console users click a series of maliciously crafted URLs. All versions prior to 7.11.2 are affected.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Proofpoint	<7.11.2

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What is CVE-2021-40843?
CVE-2021-40843 is an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server's Web Console.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40843?
CVE-2021-40843 has a severity level of 7.3 (high).
What software is affected by CVE-2021-40843?
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server versions up to 7.11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-40843.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40843?
An attacker with write access to the local database could execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on the server when a Web Console user triggers retrieval of data.
Are there any references for CVE-2021-40843?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-40843 in the Proofpoint security advisories: [Link](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories) and [Link](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0009).

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