CVE-2021-36425
CVE-2021-36425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Phpwcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unfiltered $file parameter to unlink method in include/inc_act/act_ftptakeover.php file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36425?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unfiltered $file parameter to unlink method in include/inc_act/act_ftptakeover.php file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-36425?
- CVE-2021-36425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-36425 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36425?
- CVE-2021-36425 affects Phpwcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36425?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-36425 published?
- CVE-2021-36425 was published on 2023-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpwcms:phpwcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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