How severe is CVE-2021-44965?

CVE-2021-44965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44965?

CVE-2021-44965 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-44965 published?

CVE-2021-44965 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44965

CVE-2021-44965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System
Published: 2021-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in /admin/includes/* directory for PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 The attacker can retrieve and download sensitive information from the vulnerable server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44965?: Directory traversal vulnerability in /admin/includes/* directory for PHPGURUKUL Employee Record Management System 1.2 The attacker can retrieve and download sensitive information from the vulnerable server.
How severe is CVE-2021-44965?: CVE-2021-44965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44965?: CVE-2021-44965 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-44965 published?: CVE-2021-44965 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/PHPGURUKUL/ANUJ%20KUMAR/Employee-Record-Management-System

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:employee_record_management_system:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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