CVE-2021-38145: An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-38145?

core: upgrade to newer than 3.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-38145 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38145 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-38145 affect?

CVE-2021-38145 affects core. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-38145?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-38145 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export_group_id=1&export_group_1_results=all&export_type_id=1.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: formtools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-31 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

formtools core UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.20

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy core || rpm -q core || core --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade core

Note

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

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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-2021-38145?

core: upgrade to newer than 3.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-38145 being exploited?

CVE-2021-38145 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-2021-38145 affect?

CVE-2021-38145 affects core. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Form Tools through 3.0.20. SQL Injection can occur via the export_group_id field when a low-privileged user (client) tries to export a form with data, e.g., manipulation of modules/export_manager/export.php?export

How urgent is CVE-2021-38145?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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