CVE-2021-28969
CWE-89Published: April 1, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
eMPS 9.0.1.923211 on FireEye EX 3500 devices allows remote authenticated users to conduct SQL injection attacks via the sort_by parameter to the email search feature. According to the vendor, the issue is fixed in 9.0.3. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2020-25034 and affects newer versions of the software.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-28969 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-28969 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts