CVE-2021-45253
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The id parameter in view_storage.php from Simple Cold Storage Management System 1.0 appears to be vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. A payload injects a SQL sub-query that calls MySQL's load_file function with a UNC file path that references a URL on an external domain. The application interacted with that domain, indicating that the injected SQL query was executed.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-12-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-45253?
The id parameter in view_storage.php from Simple Cold Storage Management System 1.0 appears to be vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. A payload injects a SQL sub-query that calls MySQL's load_file function with a UNC file path that references a URL on an external domain. The application interacted with that domain, indicating that the injected SQL query was executed.
Is CVE-2021-45253 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-45253 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-45253?
CVE-2021-45253 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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