Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-47720 is an authenticated SQL injection issue in Orangescrum 1.8.0. A logged-in user could tamper with certain request parameters and potentially read or change database data. This matters most where Orangescrum holds project, customer, employee, or operational information.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the normal high-severity vulnerability process. Accelerate if Orangescrum 1.8.0 is internet-facing, contains sensitive business data, or has many non-admin users.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-89 SQL injection affecting Orangescrum 1.8.0. The source bundle names multiple vulnerable parameters, including old_project_id, project_id, uuid, and uniqid. CVSS v4.0 is 8.7, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Orangescrum 1.8.0, especially internet-facing or broadly accessible deployments. Authentication is required, so risk depends on account availability, credential hygiene, and user trust boundaries.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, but the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat this as credible exploit knowledge, not proof of in-the-wild attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated SQL injection in Orangescrum 1.8.0 with public exploit reference. No patch version is named in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming affected versions beyond 1.8.0 without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether Orangescrum 1.8.0 is deployed.
- Check Orangescrum or advisory guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended remediation.
- Restrict Orangescrum access to trusted networks or VPN where feasible.
- Review and reduce unnecessary Orangescrum user accounts and privileges.
- Monitor database and application logs for unusual authenticated query activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Orangescrum version from asset inventory or application administration records.
- Review exposure: internet-facing, internal-only, or restricted access.
- Check whether untrusted or external users can authenticate to Orangescrum.
- Review logs for suspicious use of project and identifier parameters.
- Verify remediation status against vendor or advisory information.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50553CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Orangescrum 1.8.0 Authenticated SQL Injection via Multiple ParametersCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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