Is CVE-2021-28970 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-28970 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-28970 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-28970 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28970?

CVE-2021-28970 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-28970

CWE-89Published: April 1, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

eMPS 9.0.1.923211 on the Central Management of FireEye EX 3500 devices allows remote authenticated users to conduct SQL injection attacks via the job_id parameter to the email search feature. According to the vendor, the issue is fixed in 9.0.3.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-28970 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.