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CVE-2021-40861

7.2 · HIGH

A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with…

Published Dec 8, 2021CWE-89EPSS 1.74%

Overview

CVE-2021-40861 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A SQL Injection in the custom filter query component in Genesys intelligent Workload Distribution (IWD) 9.0.017.07 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the value attribute, with which all data in the database can be extracted and OS command execution is possible depending on the permissions and/or database engine.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdocs.genesys.com/Documentation/IWDRefwww.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-sql-injection-in-the-genesys-iwd-manager-cve-2021-40860-and-cve-2021-40861/Refdocs.genesys.com/Documentation/IWDRefwww.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-sql-injection-in-the-genesys-iwd-manager-cve-2021-40860-and-cve-2021-40861/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40861?

CVE-2021-40861 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-40861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40861?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-40861?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-40861 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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