Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-30081 describes SQL injection in emlog 6.0.0stable. If the vulnerable admin page is reachable, an attacker could manipulate database queries and access sensitive server data. The source record does not provide CVSS, confirmed fixed version, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a priority if emlog is used, especially on internet-facing systems. The business risk is unauthorized database access, but urgency depends on confirmed deployment and admin-route exposure.
Technical view
The CVE states that emlog 6.0.0stable has SQL injection through admin/navbar.php?action=add_page, with potential to execute arbitrary SQL statements and query sensitive data. Authentication requirements, proof details, affected version range, and remediation status are not provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where emlog 6.0.0stable is deployed and the referenced admin route is accessible. The supplied CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure through asset inventory and application version checks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The impact is still serious because SQL injection can compromise database confidentiality and integrity when the vulnerable path is reachable.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, fixed version, or authentication preconditions are supplied. Analysis should stay bounded to emlog 6.0.0stable and the referenced admin page unless additional vendor evidence is obtained.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any emlog deployments and confirm whether version 6.0.0stable is present.
- Check emlog vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict access to administrative routes to trusted networks and users.
- Ensure the application database account has least-privilege permissions.
- Increase monitoring for unusual admin-page and database activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for emlog and record exact deployed versions.
- Confirm whether admin/navbar.php?action=add_page exists in reachable deployments.
- Review access controls protecting administrative functionality.
- Check application and database logs for unusual queries or admin actions.
- Track the GitHub issue and CVE record for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/emlog/emlog/issues/74CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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