CVE-2021-36385: A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute a

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-36385 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mobile care. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe (aka U+FF07) in the default.aspx User ID field. Arbitrary system commands can be executed through the use of xp_cmdshell.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cerner

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-24 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cerner mobile care DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobile-care || rpm -q mobile-care || mobile-care --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobile-care sudo apt install mobile-care=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mobile-care

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mobile-care sudo dnf downgrade mobile-care-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mobile-care

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.

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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-2021-36385?

mobile care: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-36385 being exploited?

CVE-2021-36385 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-2021-36385 affect?

CVE-2021-36385 affects mobile care. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A SQL Injection vulnerability in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Fullwidth Apostrophe (aka U+FF07) in the default.aspx User ID field. Arbitrary system commands can be

How urgent is CVE-2021-36385?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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