CVE-2021-32441: SQL Injection vulnerability in Exponent-CMS v.2.6.0 fixed in 2.7.0 allows attackers to gain access to sensitiv

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-32441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting exponent cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability in Exponent-CMS v.2.6.0 fixed in 2.7.0 allows attackers to gain access to sensitive information via the selectValue function in the expConfig class.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exponentcms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-17 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exponentcms exponent cms UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.6.0 and < 2.7.0

Fixed in: 2.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exponent-cms || rpm -q exponent-cms || exponent-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade exponent-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade exponent-cms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exponent-cms sudo apt install exponent-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold exponent-cms

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list exponent-cms sudo dnf downgrade exponent-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add exponent-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-32441?

exponent cms: upgrade to 2.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32441 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32441 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-32441 affect?

CVE-2021-32441 affects exponent cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL Injection vulnerability in Exponent-CMS v.2.6.0 fixed in 2.7.0 allows attackers to gain access to sensitive information via the selectValue function in the expConfig class.

How urgent is CVE-2021-32441?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

← Back to latest CVEs