CVE-2021-40189 json
PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.
published 2021-10-11 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-27374
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability. The theme function will extract a file to "webroot/themes/{Theme Folder], where an attacker can access and execute arbitrary code.
Exploit prediction
1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2374 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.2 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
-
github.com
/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2374
exploit, issue-tracking, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-40189
- NVD CVE-2021-40189
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