CVE-2021-36385
CVE-2021-36385 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Cerner Mobile Care
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe (aka U+FF07) in the default.aspx User ID field. Arbitrary system commands can be executed through the use of xp_cmdshell.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36385?
- A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe (aka U+FF07) in the default.aspx User ID field. Arbitrary system commands can be executed through the use of xp_cmdshell.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36385?
- CVE-2021-36385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-36385 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36385?
- CVE-2021-36385 affects Cerner Mobile Care. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36385?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-36385 published?
- CVE-2021-36385 was published on 2021-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2021-08-13-Cerner-MobileCare-CVE/
- https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/blog/
- https://www.cerner.com/solutions/mobility
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cerner:mobile_care:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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