9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-47753
phpKF CMS 3.00 Beta y6 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Unauthenticated)
Description

phpKF CMS 3.00 Beta y6 contains an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing file extension checks. Attackers can upload a PHP file disguised as a PNG, rename it, and execute system commands through a crafted web shell parameter.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 15, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Secure file uploads by enforcing strict validation and sanitizing file types and names.
  • Implement strict file type validation.
  • Sanitize uploaded filenames and content.
  • Restrict uploaded file execution permissions.
  • Update to a secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47753.

URL Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50610
https://www.phpkf.com/
https://www.phpkf.com/indirme.php
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50610
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47753 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jan. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50610
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description phpKF CMS 3.00 Beta y6 contains an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing file extension checks. Attackers can upload a PHP file disguised as a PNG, rename it, and execute system commands through a crafted web shell parameter.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-434
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50610
    Added Reference https://www.phpkf.com/
    Added Reference https://www.phpkf.com/indirme.php
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.3
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Base CVSS Score: 9.8
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