CVE-2021-28969
CVE-2021-28969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fireeye Email Malware Protection System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Fireeye Email Malware Protection System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
eMPS 9.0.1.923211 on FireEye EX 3500 devices allows remote authenticated users to conduct SQL injection attacks via the sort_by parameter to the email search feature. According to the vendor, the issue is fixed in 9.0.3. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2020-25034 and affects newer versions of the software.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28969?
- eMPS 9.0.1.923211 on FireEye EX 3500 devices allows remote authenticated users to conduct SQL injection attacks via the sort_by parameter to the email search feature. According to the vendor, the issue is fixed in 9.0.3. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2020-25034 and affects newer versions of the software.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28969?
- CVE-2021-28969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-28969 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28969?
- CVE-2021-28969 affects Fireeye Email Malware Protection System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28969?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-28969 published?
- CVE-2021-28969 was published on 2021-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fireeye:email_malware_protection_system:9.0.1.923211:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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