CVE-2021-45252
CVE-2021-45252 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Simple Forum/discussion System 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: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Oretnom23 Simple Forum/discussion System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities are found on Simple Forum-Discussion System 1.0 For example on three applications which are manage_topic.php, manage_user.php, and ajax.php. The attacker can be retrieving all information from the database of this system by using this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-45252?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities are found on Simple Forum-Discussion System 1.0 For example on three applications which are manage_topic.php, manage_user.php, and ajax.php. The attacker can be retrieving all information from the database of this system by using this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2021-45252?
- CVE-2021-45252 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-2021-45252 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-2021-45252?
- CVE-2021-45252 affects Oretnom23 Simple Forum/discussion System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-45252?
- 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-2021-45252 published?
- CVE-2021-45252 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:simple_forum\/discussion_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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