CVE-2026-23921

CVE-2026-23921 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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

Description

A low privilege Zabbix user with API access can exploit a blind SQL injection vulnerability in include/classes/api/CApiService.php to execute arbitrary SQL selects via the sortfield parameter. Although query results are not returned directly, an attacker can exfiltrate arbitrary database data through time-based techniques, potentially leading to session identifier disclosure and administrator account compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23921?
A low privilege Zabbix user with API access can exploit a blind SQL injection vulnerability in include/classes/api/CApiService.php to execute arbitrary SQL selects via the sortfield parameter. Although query results are not returned directly, an attacker can exfiltrate arbitrary database data through time-based techniques, potentially leading to session identifier disclosure and administrator account compromise.
How severe is CVE-2026-23921?
CVE-2026-23921 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-23921 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23921?
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-2026-23921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-23921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14955.
When was CVE-2026-23921 published?
CVE-2026-23921 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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