CVE-2021-38145
CVE-2021-38145 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Formtools Core 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: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Formtools Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export_group_id=1&export_group_1_results=all&export_type_id=1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38145?
- An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export_group_id=1&export_group_1_results=all&export_type_id=1.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38145?
- CVE-2021-38145 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-2021-38145 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38145?
- CVE-2021-38145 affects Formtools Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38145?
- 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-2021-38145 published?
- CVE-2021-38145 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bernardofsr.github.io/blog/2021/form-tools/
- https://github.com/bernardofsr/CVEs-With-PoC/blob/main/PoCs/Form%20Tools/README.md
- https://github.com/formtools/core/
- https://www.formtools.org/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:formtools:core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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