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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-45788 describes a time-based SQL injection issue in MeterSphere v1.15.4 through an "orders" parameter. If a vulnerable deployment is reachable, attackers may be able to abuse database-backed requests. Public source detail is limited, and no CVSS score, fixed version, or official mitigation is included in the provided bundle.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery first. SQL injection can create serious data risk, but this record lacks severity scoring, exploit confirmation, and fix details. If MeterSphere v1.15.4 is externally reachable, treat assessment and vendor-guided remediation as time-sensitive.
Technical view
The record states that MeterSphere v1.15.4 has time-based SQL injection vulnerabilities via the "orders" parameter. The CVE metadata does not provide affected CPEs, CWE mapping, CVSS scoring, endpoint details, authentication context, or remediation. Treat exposure as deployment-specific until vendor issue details or release notes confirm scope.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to organizations running MeterSphere v1.15.4 where the affected "orders" parameter is reachable. The provided sources do not confirm whether exploitation requires authentication, a specific route, or internet exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVE references a public GitHub issue, but the provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, confirmed active exploitation, exploit maturity, or operational details. Do not assume exploitation in the wild from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: title and description identify time-based SQL injection in MeterSphere v1.15.4 via "orders", but affected metadata is incomplete. Avoid expanding scope beyond v1.15.4 unless vendor issue 8651 or later advisories confirm additional versions.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether MeterSphere v1.15.4 is deployed.
- Check MeterSphere issue 8651 and vendor release notes for fixed-version guidance.
- Apply a vendor-supported upgrade when a fixed release is confirmed.
- Restrict access to MeterSphere from untrusted networks during assessment.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious request timing patterns.
Validation and detection
- Inventory MeterSphere deployments and record exact versions.
- Confirm whether v1.15.4 systems expose functionality using the "orders" parameter.
- Review vendor issue 8651 for confirmed affected paths and remediation status.
- Check logs for unusual requests involving the "orders" parameter.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance after upgrade or configuration changes.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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/metersphere/metersphere/issues/8651CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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