CVE-2021-47980
CVE-2021-47980 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
- CVSS v4: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34833
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Fuel CMS 1.4.13 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'col' parameter in the Activity Log interface. Attackers can send requests to the logs endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the 'col' parameter to extract database information based on response time delays.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47980?
- Fuel CMS 1.4.13 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'col' parameter in the Activity Log interface. Attackers can send requests to the logs endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the 'col' parameter to extract database information based on response time delays.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47980?
- CVE-2021-47980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-47980 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47980?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2021-47980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34833.
- When was CVE-2021-47980 published?
- CVE-2021-47980 was published on 2026-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/archive/1.4.13.zip
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50523
- https://www.getfuelcms.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/fuel-cms-blind-sql-injection-via-col-parameter
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