CVE-2021-37599: The exporter/Login.aspx login form in the Exporter in Nuance Winscribe Dictation 4.1.0.99 is vulnerable to SQL

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-37599 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting winscribe dictation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The exporter/Login.aspx login form in the Exporter in Nuance Winscribe Dictation 4.1.0.99 is vulnerable to SQL injection that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to read the database (and execute code in some situations) via the txtPassword parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nuance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nuance winscribe dictation DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.0.99

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.0.99

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winscribe-dictation || rpm -q winscribe-dictation || winscribe-dictation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.0.99 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winscribe-dictation sudo apt install winscribe-dictation=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0.99> sudo apt-mark hold winscribe-dictation

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

dnf --showduplicates list winscribe-dictation sudo dnf downgrade winscribe-dictation-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0.99> sudo dnf versionlock add winscribe-dictation

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-2021-37599?

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

Is CVE-2021-37599 being exploited?

CVE-2021-37599 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-2021-37599 affect?

CVE-2021-37599 affects winscribe dictation. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The exporter/Login.aspx login form in the Exporter in Nuance Winscribe Dictation 4.1.0.99 is vulnerable to SQL injection that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to read the database (and execute code in some situations) via the txtPa

How urgent is CVE-2021-37599?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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