CVE-2021-40861
CVE-2021-40861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genesys Intelligent Workload Distribution Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Genesys Intelligent Workload Distribution Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40861?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40861?
- CVE-2021-40861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-40861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40861?
- CVE-2021-40861 affects Genesys Intelligent Workload Distribution Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40861?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-40861 published?
- CVE-2021-40861 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docs.genesys.com/Documentation/IWD
- https://www.offensity.com/en/blog/authenticated-sql-injection-in-the-genesys-iwd-manager-cve-2021-40860-and-cve-2021-40861/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:genesys:intelligent_workload_distribution_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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