CVE-2021-31731
CVE-2021-31731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kitesky Kitecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Kitesky Kitecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A directory traversal issue in KiteCMS 1.1.1 allows remote administrators to overwrite arbitrary files via ../ in the path parameter to index.php/admin/Template/fileedit, with PHP code in the html parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-31731?
- A directory traversal issue in KiteCMS 1.1.1 allows remote administrators to overwrite arbitrary files via ../ in the path parameter to index.php/admin/Template/fileedit, with PHP code in the html parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2021-31731?
- CVE-2021-31731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-31731 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-31731?
- CVE-2021-31731 affects Kitesky Kitecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-31731?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-31731 published?
- CVE-2021-31731 was published on 2021-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kitesky:kitecms:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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