CVE-2021-41187: SQL Injection in DHIS2 Tracker API

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

DHIS 2 is an information system for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualization. A SQL injection security vulnerability has been found in specific versions of DHIS2. This vulnerability affects the API endpoints for /api/trackedEntityInstances and api/events in DHIS2. The system is vulnerable to attack only from users that are logged in to DHIS2, and there is no known way of exploiting the vulnerability without first being logged in as a DHIS2 user. A successful exploit of this vulnerability could allow the malicious user to read, edit and delete data in the DHIS2 instance. There are no known exploits of the security vulnerabilities addressed by these patch releases. However, we strongly recommend that all DHIS2 implementations using versions 2.32, 2.33, 2.34, 2.35 and 2.36 install these patches as soon as possible. There is no straightforward known workaround for DHIS2 instances using the Tracker functionality other than upgrading the affected DHIS2 server to one of the patches in which this vulnerability has been fixed. For implementations which do NOT use Tracker functionality, it may be possible to block all network access to POST to the /api/trackedEntityInstance and /api/events endpoints as a temporary workaround while waiting to upgrade.

Affected Software

5 affected components
DHIS2 DHIS 2>=2.32.0<=2.32.7
DHIS2 DHIS 2>=2.33.0<=2.33.9
DHIS2 DHIS 2>=2.34.0<=2.34.6
DHIS2 DHIS 2>=2.35.0<=2.35.7
DHIS2 DHIS 2>=2.36.0<=2.36.3

Event History

Nov 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41187?

CVE-2021-41187 is classified as a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-41187?

To fix CVE-2021-41187, upgrade to DHIS 2 versions 2.32.8, 2.33.10, 2.34.7, 2.35.8, or 2.36.4 or later.

3

Which versions of DHIS 2 are affected by CVE-2021-41187?

CVE-2021-41187 affects DHIS 2 versions from 2.32.0 to 2.32.7, 2.33.0 to 2.33.9, 2.34.0 to 2.34.6, 2.35.0 to 2.35.7, and 2.36.0 to 2.36.3.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-41187?

The potential impact of CVE-2021-41187 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data in the DHIS 2 application.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2021-41187?

CVE-2021-41187 can be exploited by attackers who are able to send crafted requests to affected API endpoints.

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