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

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.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-36385 is a SQL injection issue in Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0. The CVE says an unauthenticated remote attacker can abuse the User ID field and may reach arbitrary SQL execution, with possible system command execution if xp_cmdshell is usable.

Executive priority

Prioritize rapid inventory and vendor confirmation. If exposed, this is business-critical because the described path crosses from unauthenticated web input to database control and possible system command execution in a healthcare application context.

Technical view

The source describes input handling failure in default.aspx User ID processing involving a fullwidth apostrophe character. The reported impact is arbitrary SQL command execution and possible OS command execution through xp_cmdshell. No CVSS score, CPE, vendor patch, or confirmed fixed version is provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is limited to organizations running Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0, especially where the default.aspx login surface is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not provide CPE data or broader affected version evidence.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes a public research advisory and CVE record, but KEV is false and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat this as publicly disclosed and potentially serious, not as confirmed exploited in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse but high-impact: product/version and vector are named, while scoring, CPEs, patch status, and affected range are missing. Avoid assuming other Cerner products or versions are affected without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any Cerner Mobile Care 5.0.0 deployments and owners.
  • Check Cerner or current vendor guidance for patches or supported migration paths.
  • Restrict access to the Mobile Care web interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable unnecessary database features that enable system command execution where operationally safe.
  • Increase monitoring around authentication and database activity for this application.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether default.aspx is present on any Mobile Care deployment.
  • Verify the installed Mobile Care version against the CVE-described 5.0.0 exposure.
  • Review web logs for unusual User ID field input patterns, including fullwidth apostrophe use.
  • Review database logs for unexpected SQL errors or administrative command execution.
  • Confirm whether xp_cmdshell or equivalent command execution features are enabled.
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Confidence
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Sources
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